by Kristin Martinez | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Therapist Guide When I think about the journey of therapy, I visualize the journey of Dante through the 3 epic poems of Il Inferno, Il Purgatorio, e Il Paraiso. In order for Dante to experience the fullness of paradise, he experiences the horrors of the rings of...
by Kristin Martinez | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Building confidence with or without a therapist… The title says most of what this is about. You hear people tell you that you are great, good at certain things, and that all makes sense. You believe them mostly. What is difficult is when you look at your...
by Kristin Martinez | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the Los Angeles area, we are entering week 3 of quarantine. For those of us abiding by social distancing, and for those in at-risk categories- this means minimal if any contact outside of our house. Many people report feeling lethargic, irritable, and “lazy”. I...
by Kristin Martinez | Jan 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about the ambivalent and avoidant attachment connection and its relationship to toxicity and codependency. I want to quickly review how each of these attachments forms. Then I will go into 3 tips for repairing attachment in a relationship that has an...
by Kristin Martinez | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
The basis of the Anxious Avoidant Attachment Relationships and connections are the basis of human existence. In no era or time have we seen evidence that humans function alone. We run in packs. As we have evolved, the way we connect changed. In addition, we...
by Kristin Martinez | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have People Called You Toxic, Narcissistic, or Borderline? You aren’t toxic. You just have Trauma. Being called toxic, narcissistic, or borderline can feel devastating. Our initial reactions may include getting angry, lashing out, or denying we are...
