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    The Four Communication Styles That Predict Divorce (and Their Antidotes)

    November 6, 2018

    In any relationship we are bound to have differences with our partner. This is all the more true when we’re in a close, committed relationship which means a great deal to us – so much is at stake. Given no two people are exactly alike, our goal should be to develop skills in the area […]

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    The Four Communication Styles That Predict Divorce (and Their Antidotes)

    November 6, 2018

    In any relationship we are bound to have differences with our partner. This is all the more true when we’re in a close, committed relationship which means a great deal to us – so much is at stake. Given no two people are exactly alike, our goal should be to develop skills in the area […]

    Filed Under: Emotion Regulation, General, Relationships Tagged With: communication, divorce, four horsemen, Gottman, relationships

    How Our Relationships Affect Our Health and Happiness

    June 14, 2017

    Whether you consider yourself a social butterfly, more inclined to one-on-one interactions, or prefer solitude, there’s no denying that the quality of your personal relationships affect your levels of happiness, well-being, and physical health. We are wired for connection. As the saying goes, “No man is an island”. Consider research done on over 200 undergraduate […]

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    How Our Relationships Affect Our Health and Happiness

    June 14, 2017

    Whether you consider yourself a social butterfly, more inclined to one-on-one interactions, or prefer solitude, there’s no denying that the quality of your personal relationships affect your levels of happiness, well-being, and physical health. We are wired for connection. As the saying goes, “No man is an island”. Consider research done on over 200 undergraduate […]

    Filed Under: General, Happiness, Relationships Tagged With: communication, happiness, health, relationships

    Rules of Life: What Improvisation Can Teach Us

    May 17, 2017

    What if there were a fun, low-pressure way to reduce your anxiety, build resilience, improve your connection with other people, and strengthen your ability to adapt to life on life’s terms? Welcome to the world of improvisation (AKA improv). Improv, or the art of making something up on the spot, without a script, score, or any […]

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    Rules of Life: What Improvisation Can Teach Us

    May 17, 2017

    What if there were a fun, low-pressure way to reduce your anxiety, build resilience, improve your connection with other people, and strengthen your ability to adapt to life on life’s terms? Welcome to the world of improvisation (AKA improv). Improv, or the art of making something up on the spot, without a script, score, or any […]

    Filed Under: Courage, Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships Tagged With: anxiety, communicate, communication, improv, opportunities, proactive, resilience

    Social Anxiety and On-line Communication: Pros and Cons

    March 3, 2016

    If you suffer from social anxiety, is chatting with people on-line or posting a status update on Facebook preferable to face-to-face interaction? Two recent research studies indicate that it’s a mixed bag. Social anxiety is characterized by fears of being judged by others in an unfavorable light. Such concerns can become debilitating and lead someone […]

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    Social Anxiety and On-line Communication: Pros and Cons

    March 3, 2016

    If you suffer from social anxiety, is chatting with people on-line or posting a status update on Facebook preferable to face-to-face interaction? Two recent research studies indicate that it’s a mixed bag. Social anxiety is characterized by fears of being judged by others in an unfavorable light. Such concerns can become debilitating and lead someone […]

    Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, General, Relationships Tagged With: communication, internet, social anxiety

    15 Tips for Effective Communication

    August 30, 2013

    The manner in which we communicate with others has a major impact on the quality of our relationships. Yet we were rarely given a class in effective communication during our formal education, leaving us to wing it and learn by trial and error. Approaching someone to make a request can be scary. There’s no guarantee […]

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    15 Tips for Effective Communication

    August 30, 2013

    The manner in which we communicate with others has a major impact on the quality of our relationships. Yet we were rarely given a class in effective communication during our formal education, leaving us to wing it and learn by trial and error. Approaching someone to make a request can be scary. There’s no guarantee […]

    Filed Under: General, Relationships Tagged With: communication, DBT, DEAR MAN, dialectical behavior therapy

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