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On Couple Therapy--Myths & Misconceptions
Relationship issues can be so triggering — it’s biology, we are wired for connection so the possibility of coming apart makes things feel real scary — and that makes it rife for analysis paralysis. Let’s take a minute to look at some myths and misconceptions I’ve heard as a therapist, and hopefully make the specter of relationship therapy a little less scary.
On Things You Shouldn't Do in a Relationship
The world knows that communication is key for couples. It’s also very common for partners to seek couples or relationship therapy to specifically work on communication. So, we asked our therapists to share some common examples of bad communication, and what they would recommend in that situation instead.
On Why Kindman & Co. Exists & How We Got Our Start
Kindman & Co. has now been up and running for 4 years! Amanda, our care coordinator, sat down with our co-founders, Kaitlin and Paul, to finally share the story of just how our practice got started and the importance of the social-justice, relational approach that we take. Click here to read more!
On Consensual Non-Monogamy: The Basics
Any relationship between human beings carries with it countless internal and external pressures that require awareness, insight, communication, negotiation, and communication. These are important in any relationship, and when you invite another person into your relationship, complications and possibilities multiply. I want to welcome you all to the expansive, confusing, and wonderful world of consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and polyamory (or poly).
On Insurance & Couples Therapy
We get asked a lot here at Kindman & Co. if insurance benefits will cover relationship or couples therapy. The short answer is: probably not, and we’re not happy about it. From the perspective of insurance companies, problems in your relationship are not considered issues that impact your overall health to a degree that necessitates they pay for medical treatment. We disagree! Read more about our stance that couples therapy should be covered, too.
On the Pandemic Relationship Pressure Cooker & How it Can Save Your Relationship
Is anyone else feeling like their partnership is all over the place right now? As a couple therapist I can comfortably proclaim: partners are not meant to spend all of their time together. There is also opportunity during this time to learn more about what hasn't been working and where to start to make changes. Read on for more!
On Building a Thriving Partnership: Moving from Codependence towards Interdependence
Being in an intimate relationship is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all of the experiences of being a human. Love relationships are the subject of countless novels, songs and movies. Yet, we are all taught to be worried about being codependent or losing our independence within a partnership. Interdependence is essential for healthy, successful relationships, here's where to start!