couples therapy Archives - David Lechnyr, LCSW

When Your Partner Can’t Hear You Anymore: The Hidden Pattern Destroying Conversations

Couple experiencing demand-withdraw communication pattern sitting on opposite ends of couch showing emotional distance and disconnection

Three hours. That’s how long Sarah found herself trapped in the same argument with her husband on a Tuesday night. She’d launched into explaining her frustration about their weekend plans, and somehow they’d spiraled into … [Read more]

Seven Principles vs. Sound Relationship House: Understanding Gottman’s Unified Framework

Couple sitting together at a kitchen table reviewing materials with engaged curious expressions

If you’ve read John Gottman’s books or researched couples therapy, you’ve likely encountered both the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and the Sound Relationship House theory, and wondered whether they’re the same thing, different approaches, or one superseding the other. David Lechnyr, LCSW, a Certified Gottman Therapist in Oregon and Arizona, explains how these two frameworks relate to each other, which one applies to clinical practice versus self-help reading, and why understanding the distinction matters for couples doing the work.

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Understanding Dry Drunk Syndrome Triggers: A Deep Dive

Recovery from alcohol addiction is a multifaceted process that extends beyond physical abstinence.

One aspect that often goes unnoticed is the phenomenon of “dry drunk syndrome,” a condition that affects individuals who have stopped drinking but still exhibit some of the psychological and emotional behaviors associated with addiction.

Understanding the triggers of this syndrome is essential for those in recovery and their support networks. In this article, we delve deep into the triggers of dry drunk syndrome and how to navigate them.

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