Why is it so hard to say goodbye and what do we miss when we don't? In this episode, we will examine the benefits of healthy detachment and the elements of how to have a meaningful goodbye. Also, we will practice a healthy goodbye in that this, episode 50, will be the final episode of Try, Try Again with Katherine Velez. It is a goodbye so please don't avoid it. Episodes will continue to be available. As always, you can continue to reach me at katherinekempvelez.com or I will see you in session.

This episode looks at questions that sometimes arise around therapy such as how is your relationship with your therapist different from any other relationship you will have? What is psychotherapy and what is the ultimate goal? Is talking to yourself just as effective as talking to a therapist? The answers might surprise you.   

How we attach in our most intimate interpersonal relationships can drive addiction and misuse of substances and behaviors. This episode looks at one compilation couple and how the addiction is a symptom, a consequence and a maladaptive solution, to one's learned inability to sustain healthy and satisfying relationships, often with self and others. A learned inability is hopeful because that means it can also be unlearned.