The science says about rebuilding trust and offers concrete, therapist-informed steps you and your partner can take, whether you’re healing from a single rupture or a long pattern of disconnection.

At Twisted Minds Counseling, we pair bottom-up tools that soothe the body, with top-down tools that reshape the story.

Your accelerator responds to erotic and emotional “green lights,” while your brake system downshifts when there’s stress, conflict, shame, etc. This article helps to explore your partner's patterns with curiosity - rather than pressure to improve intimacy.

The Far Side cartoon by Gary Larson Let’s be honest:  how many half-baked 3-step methods and trendy coping tips have you seen on Instagram or TikTok? Probably too many to count. And of the few that seem  helpful, how many can you actually recall in the middle of a stress spiral? That’s why we created the A.S.S. Method  — a memorable, evidence-informed tool for real emotional regulation. It’s simple, science-backed, and designed to stick: 👉 A wareness👉 S oothe👉 S tep Back �

Practice Mindfulness to Break the Cycle A "Twisted Mind" Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of overthinking—reliving past...