Childhood trauma can affect all aspects of our well-being, particularly our relationships.

Negative behaviors in our relationships often stem from unmet needs we had as children. Couples therapy can help partners examine where their conflicts come from and, in turn, break toxic cycles as parents.

Dr. Hannah Yang, clinical psychologist and founder of Balanced Awakening, discusses one form of couples counseling that helps couples address how early childhood relationship experiences affect how we relate, behave, and respond within committed relationships.