THE ARETÉ INSTITUTE

The pursuer-distancer pattern is one of the most common and painful communication cycles couples face. This dynamic is rooted in attachment styles and can create distance, conflict, and emotional overwhelm. This post explores why the pattern emerges and offers practical, attachment-informed strategies to help couples reconnect, communicate clearly, and strengthen trust.

Sexual assault can profoundly impact men and boys; often in ways misunderstood or overlooked. This post explores the hidden realities male survivors face, including the emotional, psychological, and identity-related effects of trauma. Learn how therapy, education, and self-compassion can help survivors heal, reclaim identity, and restore authentic connection to self and sexuality.

Explore the Eightfold Path through the lens of Buddhist psychology. Learn how this timeless framework supports emotional regulation, behavioral alignment, and psychological transformation.

Discover how defense mechanisms develop, what they protect, and how to transform them. Learn to shift from automatic protection to aligned presence with insight, compassion, and clarity.