Thoughts on relationships, healing, therapy, and the human experience. Written by our therapists to help you think about what matters.
Dr. Elizabeth Fisher, September 2017
Explore attachment theory and how your earliest relationships create patterns that shape your life. Learn why the brain can change and healing is possible, always.
RelationshipsDr. Elizabeth Fisher, March 2026
Explore the neuroscience behind why therapy conducted in genuine relationship creates lasting change. We look at attachment theory, mirror neurons, and the power of being truly seen.
RelationshipsRELATE.ivity Team, February 2026
Demystifying KAP: how this evidence-based treatment works, who it helps, and what the science says. We break down the misconceptions and explain the promise.
KAP & IntegrationRELATE.ivity Team, January 2026
Science-backed insights into the small habits and communication patterns that strengthen long-term relationships. What successful couples know that others don't.
CouplesSam Okafor, December 2025
For parents wondering how to support a teen in therapy. We explain what happens in sessions, how to encourage openness, and how to manage your own anxiety about your teen's struggles.
Teen & FamilyDr. Elizabeth Fisher, November 2025
A deep dive into attachment theory and how your earliest relationships create patterns that ripple through your whole life. Understanding attachment is the foundation for healing.
RelationshipsRELATE.ivity Team, October 2025
Reflections on the growing openness to mental health care in Portland and Oregon. Why now feels like a pivotal moment for therapy and healing in our community.
CommunityDr. Elizabeth Fisher, May 2018
Learn the three foundational elements of healthy relationships: safety, conscious communication, and the relationship bank account. Science-backed insights for lasting love.
CouplesDr. Elizabeth Fisher, May 2018
Explore insecure-avoidant attachment and the push-pull pattern in relationships. Learn why you might be running from love-and how therapy can help you find earned security.
RelationshipsDr. Elizabeth Fisher, May 2018
Learn about secure and insecure attachment styles-avoidant, anxious, and disorganized. Discover how your attachment style shapes your relationships and what earned security means.
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