Podcast: Healing Through Guided Imagery
During this episode, we highlight a trauma recovery process referred to as guided imagery. Therapist Michael Blair joins Dr. Kevin Skinner and Jeni Gessel to discuss guided imagery. Guided imagery is a mind-body technique that consists of healing words and hypnotic images. This can be an effective way to manage trauma symptoms. It’s an approach […]
Podcast: Couples Therapy – When, Why, How?
We get a lot of couples coming to us looking for help. They feel stuck and they’re not sure how to move forward. They’re desperate to repair their relationship. However, navigating the process comes with challenges. There are some crucial steps to take before couples are ready to work on their relationship. In this podcast […]
Podcast: Healing All Parts of You
Do you ever feel like there are parts of you that are at war with each other? Like part of you feels one way and another part of you feels completely different? Like there’s an ongoing debate raging within your head? Struggling to understand and cope with behaviors, thoughts, or feelings is a normal thing. […]
Webinar: What is Bloom coaching for?
We get a lot of questions about our coaching program. People want to know what it’s like, who the coaches are, and how it will help. Because of this, we’ve decided to record the following webinar about the program. In this webinar, Bloom coaching manager Andrea Rowley runs through the ins and outs of the […]
Podcast: Formal disclosure
When there’s been betrayal in a relationship a formal disclosure can be one of the foundational building blocks for rebuilding trust. In fact, of those couples that go through the disclosure process, 90% report that they were glad they did. Even more interesting is that for couples that are committed to working things out, 86% […]
Wondering if you have been trauma triggered? Your heart rate may be a good indicator.
“Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out.” You repeat to yourself over and over. Your heart is racing so fast it feels like it may explode. You’ve become familiar with this feeling; you have been trauma triggered again. Stressful events like this can lead to an increased heart rate. According to Dr. John Gottman, […]
Podcast: Loneliness & Addiction
In this episode, we take a deep-dive into Dr. Skinner’s research on sexually based addictions and compulsive behavior. Specifically, we look into one of his key findings, the role that loneliness can play in addiction. We’ll discuss whether or not that loneliness is perceived or real and where it stems from, what loneliness looks like […]
Podcast: Intimacy Reintegration
Reconnecting intimately after sexual betrayal can be difficult and scary. When trust and safety have been broken it’s nearly impossible for intimacy to exist. However, there is a process of reestablishing trust and safety in a way that can create space for vulnerability and intimacy to be reintroduced. In this episode, therapist Karen Strange joins […]
Podcast: Fear, Shame, & Empathy
In this episode, Jeni Gessel and Dr. Kevin Skinner have an insightful conversation about fear, shame, empathy, and relationships. You’ll learn the importance of giving fear a voice, how shame keeps us stuck, and the important role empathy can play in healing a relationship. Listen to the episode below, subscribe on itunes or Soundcloud. […]
Podcast: Fight, Flight, Freeze
Fight, flight, or freeze. When we’re faced with a traumatic experience we respond in one of three ways. Responding to betrayal in our relationships isn’t any different. The question is why do we respond the way we do and is it possible to control our response in sudden traumatic situations? You’ll also learn which one […]