THE ATREEF JOURNAL · CAMBRIDGE, MA
Therapy Insights for Relationships, Emotional Health & Change
Evidence-informed articles on couples therapy, relationship patterns, emotional regulation, anxiety, and personal growth, written by Dr. Ehsan Adib Shabahang of AtReef Therapy in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What Does "Affirming" Mean?
Affirming an identity or an experience simply means I accept, encourage, validate, and defend it against those who challenge it.