Discover the real causes behind the lack of intimacy in relationships—and what you can do to create more meaningful conversations and a deeper connection.
Making Change a Shared Project
Research consistently shows that major life changes can lead to a dip in relationship satisfaction. Here’s what you can do about it.
How Narcissists May Groom Bystanders to Abandon Scapegoats
Narcissists often attempt to remain blameless by using exile and isolation as tools of suppression, and by recruiting an echo chamber of enablers seeking to prove their loyalty.
Rethinking Touch in Therapy Dog Programs
Therapy dogs experience less stress when they can choose how and when to interact. Respecting canine consent is essential for their well-being in therapeutic settings.
“Parental Phubbing” Is a Powerful Form of Disregard
The use of mobile phones is an integral part of our daily lives. However, a parent’s preoccupation with them can detrimentally impact presence and connection with their children.
For Father’s Day, Give and Receive the Gift of Stories
Most parents are aware of the benefits of reading to their children. Often unrecognized are proven benefits of sharing their stories with children of any age. It is a special …
Two Serious Emotional Errors to Avoid
Many people have learned two serious errors about emotions, but luckily, both of them can be corrected.
Saving Executive Marriages
Married couples with high-powered positions may find that their relationships and careers can easily clash. Here’s some advice from couples who have been in the trenches.
Moving Beyond “Right” and “Wrong” in Relationships
Terry Real’s influence in the world of couples therapy is hard to overstate. Interviewing him about his best-selling book “US” was thrilling, meaningful, and memorable.
Confessions of a Former Weight Loss Dietitian
I thought I was helping my clients by helping them lose weight. I had no idea I was setting them up for a life of yo-yo dieting, disordered eating and …