Responsiveness: Are You There for Me? Am I There for You?

By Teal K. Paynter, LCSW and owner of SOMA Counseling In her own words, Teal reflects on one of the foundational concepts she returns to again and again in her work with couples and other important relationships: responsiveness—the capacity to remain curious, emotionally present, and open to understanding one another, even in moments of conflict. […]