Reflections on relationships, identity, attachment, and change

Articles for individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships exploring polyamory and ENM, neurodivergence, queer identity, emotional intimacy, trauma, grief, and the patterns that shape how we love.

Whitney Summerer 10/20/25 Whitney Summerer 10/20/25

When Trauma Shows Up in Relationships (and How to Begin Healing It)

Trauma doesn’t just live in the past — it shapes how we connect, trust, and love in the present.
This post explores how trauma shows up in relationships and offers gentle ways to begin healing together.

Whitney Summerer 10/18/25 Whitney Summerer 10/18/25

Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Trauma: What Is ART?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps your brain resolve painful memories through memory reconsolidation, eye movements, and guided imagery—often with relief in just a few sessions. This gentle, client-centered approach reduces distress without retelling every detail and integrates well with attachment and relational therapy.