Sphere 1
Core Foundations
Money, family planning, faith, civic values, and morals. Misalignment here tends to be structural.
Shared Meaning Theory
Sphere 2
Emotional & Physical Connection
Conflict, intimacy, vulnerability, romance, and crisis. The safety that makes the rest of the work possible.
Attachment · Sound Relationship House
Sphere 3
Daily Logistics & Lifestyle
Labor, rhythms, extended family, and screens. Small unfairness, compounded, becomes resentment.
Social Exchange · Mental Load
Sphere 4
Growth, Leisure & Independence
Work, social energy, health, travel, and curiosity. Room for each person to keep growing.
Self-Expansion Model
Homework and in-session bids travel through five connection channels: somatic presence, verbal affirmation, dedicated sanctuary, devoted support, and thoughtful tokens. Assess on the element, then intervene through the channel the client can receive. Read the full framework.