Healthy Friendship
True friendships with staying power are typically the ones where both parties get something out of the relationship. The problem is, a lot of people don’t know how to be a good friend. I don’t...
View ArticleThe Power of Behavior in Relationships
From the time we are born, relationships are one of the most important things to all of us. Consider how much infants need their parents or primary caregivers. The need to attach to others is there...
View ArticleEmotional Health and Friendship Quality
Because emotional health and relationship health are so intertwined it’s important to take stock of who you’re surrounding yourself with. Aside from your intimate partnerships, who are your friends?...
View ArticleHave You Watered Your Relationship Garden?
As many of us prepare to gather our most important relationships together to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’d like to share with you a few thoughts on creating the best possible relationship between you and...
View ArticleIn the End, Your Relationships Truly Matter
I was deeply moved by a piece I stumbled upon on CNN’s Belief Blog called, What people talk about when they die. As a psychotherapist for individuals and couples – as well as a writer about topics...
View ArticleThe Power of Emotional Presence in Relationships
Richard Nicastro, PhD deconstructs the skills of emotional presence and challenges couples to be self reflective around how they can be more attuned to each other, especially when it really counts....
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Negotiating Positive Change in Your Relationships
Linda Graham, MFT looks at how to make relationship changes by more clearly seeing your role in the dynamic and better able to tolerate what you see. She lights a path towards the goal of relational...
View ArticleObstacles to Forgiveness and How to Overcome Them
Linda Graham, MFT examines the challenges of letting go of wrongdoing by others and barriers that can block forgiveness. She offers ways to overcome these obstacles. Laurie and Jamie sat in my office a...
View ArticleWired to Connect: Why We Can’t Live Without Love and Belonging
Linda Graham MFT looks at recent research in social neuroscience from the new book, Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect. Not being connected socially is literally bad for your health. The...
View ArticleImprove Your Connections
How do you rate yourself as a partner? A friend? A parent? Can you and those you care about benefit from improvement in the connections you have with them? Relationships are like a dance, a two-way...
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