Relationships

TRTP support for triggers, conflict cycles, shutdown, and repeating patterns — so connection can feel safer and steadier.

Many people are “fine” until a relationship activates something—tone of voice, distance, criticism, rejection, control, feeling unseen. Then the reaction feels bigger than the moment.

At Reset Today, we use TRTP to help resolve the underlying drivers of those reactions, so relationships stop feeling like constant threat or effort.

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Common relationship patterns we support

  • repeating the same conflict with different people

  • feeling easily rejected, judged, or not enough

  • people-pleasing, overgiving, or losing yourself

  • pulling away, shutting down, or going numb

  • jealousy, distrust, or fear of being left

  • feeling unsafe in closeness or needing control

Why relationships bring up so much

Relationships are where we most want safety, belonging, and acceptance—so they can activate old protective responses quickly.

If earlier experiences taught your system that connection equals danger, abandonment, shame, or helplessness, you may react strongly in the present—even when you don’t want to.

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How TRTP supports relationship change

TRTP focuses on resolving trauma-related drivers that sit underneath relationship triggers.

As those drivers reduce, many clients notice:

  • less reactivity and defensiveness

  • fewer “spirals” after conflict

  • more capacity to communicate calmly

  • clearer boundaries without guilt

  • more trust in self and others

This work supports you to respond to what’s happening now, rather than what your system learned to expect then.

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What to expect

  1. Initial conversation — understand the pattern and what you want instead

  2. Suitability + plan — confirm fit and outline next steps

  3. Guided sessions — structured, paced, respectful

  4. Integration — supporting new ways of relating to hold

Why Reset Today

We focus on TRTP because we’ve seen how impactful the process can be with a suitable practitioner.

Lisa and Blair have both worked closely within TRTP alongside the creator, Judith Richards, with a strong focus on practitioner training and client outcomes.

We bring structure, clarity and compassion — and we keep the work focused on measurable change.

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Relationship FAQs

Do you work with couples?

This service supports individuals to change the patterns they bring into relationships.

You can still create major change by working with your own triggers, boundaries, and nervous-system responses.

No. Communication matters, but triggers often come from deeper drivers. We focus on resolving what drives the pattern.

If you’re at immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services right now. TRTP is not crisis support, and urgent safety comes first.

Are you reacting to more than the relationship?

If relationships keep pulling you into reactivity or shutdown, TRTP may help.

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