Colorado Therapy Collective

09/11/2026

Difficult emotions are a natural part of being human, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to sit with. Anxiety, sadness, anger, fear, and shame can bring up an urge to distract ourselves, suppress what we’re feeling, or find a way to make the discomfort go away.

Learning to stay with difficult emotions doesn’t mean becoming consumed by them or acting on every feeling. It means creating space to notice what’s happening, get curious about what the emotion may be communicating, and give yourself the opportunity to choose how you want to respond.

Read More Here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/learning-to-stay-with-difficult-emotions

Understanding the Urge to Escape Difficult Emotions Difficult emotions are a normal part of what is to be human, but that does not inherently make them easy to engage with.  When anxiety, anger, sadness, shame or fear arise, many individuals will instinctively look for ways to make those

09/04/2026

Sometimes, ADHD can make it hard to follow through on relationship commitments — even when the intention, care, and love are very much there. When promises go unfulfilled or everyday tasks keep falling through the cracks, both partners can begin to feel hurt, frustrated, misunderstood, and disconnected.

Our latest blog post explores how ADHD can impact follow-through in relationships, and how couples can begin to move beyond blame and frustration toward greater understanding, communication, and connection.

Read More Here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/when-adhd-impacts-follow-through-in-relationships

08/28/2026

We often hear that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. And while communication matters, there’s something that can matter even more: feeling emotionally safe with each other.

When you feel safe, you can be honest about what you need, share what’s underneath your reactions, and work through difficult moments without feeling like you have to get everything exactly right.

Healthy relationships aren’t built on perfect communication. They’re built on trust, safety, vulnerability, and the ability to come back to each other after hard moments.

Read more here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/emotional-safety-matters-more-than-perfect-communication

When Communication Isn’t the Real Problem When couples experience recurrent conflict or disconnection, they are often told that communication is at the core of their distress. They may hear advice about using “I” statements, listening without interrupting, staying calm, or choosing the right t...

08/21/2026

Minority stress can place distinct pressures on LGBTQ+ relationships — and sometimes, that outside stress can being to make its way into the relationship itself.

Our latest blog post explores how discrimination, stigma, rejection, and the pressure of navigating the world as an LGBTQ+ person can impact connection, communication, and emotional safety between partners.

Read More Here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/minority-stress-impacts-lgbtq-relationships

+ +

Understanding the Stress That Exists Beyond the Relationship Every relationship experiences moments of stress; whether it's navigating work, finances, family, or life transitions, couples will eventually face challenges together. When thinking of LGBTQ+ couples, however, there is often an additiona

08/14/2026

When trust has been broken, uncertainty can become its own source of pain. A formal disclosure process can create the structure, honesty, and emotional safety needed to begin making sense of what happened—and take meaningful steps toward repair.

Read more here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-formal-disclosure-process

Rebuilding Honesty and Safety After Betrayal  When betrayal occurs in a relationship, whether through infidelity, secret behaviors, or hidden struggles like compulsive sexual behavior, one of the most painful aspects for many partners is the loss of trust. Typically, the hurt is not only t

08/12/2026

What if becoming a stronger EFT therapist meant having more opportunities to make mistakes?

Deliberate practice is built on the idea that growth happens at the edge of our current abilities. In this study group, we'll create a space where therapists can experiment, receive feedback, try again, and develop skills through repetition—not perfection.

Join us for six monthly sessions focused on hands-on practice of key EFT interventions in a supportive learning community.

Learn more and register at the link below; we get started this Friday! https://forms.gle/kRev6y6wR9npF7NY8

Deliberate practice is a structured, intentional approach to honing our clinical skills through targeted exercises, real-time feedback, and repetition — all aimed at deepening and refining our EFT interventions. Unlike traditional case consultations, this group focuses on hands-on skill-building, ...

08/07/2026

Many adults with ADHD find that they deeply desire rest, but when the opportunity finally arises, it feels uncomfortable, agitating, or even guilt-inducing.

Instead of feeling at ease during a quiet moment, your brain may crave stimulation or tell you that you should be doing something more productive.

If you've ever wondered, "Why is it so hard for me to relax," then this one's for you.

Read more here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/why-rest-can-feel-uncomfortable-for-adhd-brains

07/31/2026

Emotional safety is the foundation of every healthy relationship — but for many LGBTQ+ couples, creating that sense of safety can come with unique challenges.

Our latest blog post explores what emotional safety looks like in LGBTQ+ relationships, why it matters, and practical ways to build deeper trust, connection, and security with your partner.

Read More Here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/emotional-safety-in-lgbtq-relationships

+

Building Security in Relationships That Exist Within Larger Social Stressors Emotional safety is a foundational part of any healthy relationship, but for most LGBTQ+ couples, the meaning of safety can hold additional layers. Many LGBTQ+ individuals navigate stressors outside the relationship, such

07/24/2026

While discussion of ethical non-monogamy (ENM) has become notably more commonplace in recent years, many questions, assumptions, and misunderstandings remain.

Our latest blog post explores common myths surrounding ENM, revealing the truth behind these widespread misconceptions and offering a more nuanced perspective on the realities of ethical non-monogamy.

Read More Here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/common-myths-about-ethical-non-monogamy?rq=Ethical

Understanding the Reality Behind Common Misconceptions Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is an umbrella term for any relationship structure where partners openly and consensually agree to have multiple romantic or intimate connections. In recent years, exploration of ENM has become more common, yet many p

07/17/2026

Learning of an infidelity can be life altering. Not only can it cause deep and overwhelming emotional pain, it can also fundamentally shift how safe and secure the relationship feels.

In our latest blog, we explore the impact of infidelity on attachment, trust, and safety within a relationship.

Read more here: https://www.coloradotherapycollective.com/blog/attachment-injuries-created-by-infidelity

Understanding the Deeper Impact of Infidelity Infidelity is often defined as a breach of trust, but for many couples, the impact of infidelity goes far beyond broken agreements or dishonesty. Infidelity can create what therapists refer to as an attachment injury—a rupture in the emotional bond tha...