Relationship Research 
Parents, Do Your Children Know? (0)
Much of what shapes our beliefs about self, others and the world stem from the quality of attachment to parents and primary caregivers. It impacts self-esteem and the secure base in which we learn to explore the world. According to Jasmin Lee Cori, LPC and the author of The Emotionally Absent Mother, “Studies show that [...]
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14 Ways to Make Repair Attempts in Your Relationship
Couples argue. This is a reality. Some escalate to damaging levels of conflict while others manage to keep it manageable, where no harm is ultimately done. What’s the difference between these couples? John Gottman, PhD, refers to successful repair attempts as the “happy couple’s secret weapon.” The beginning stages of conflict are wrought with possible paths to take, some helpful and [...]
11 Secrets of Happy Couples
When you see the words, “happy couples” what comes up for you? You probably know a few of them. They may be friends of yours or a couple you’re aquainted with – and they always seem to be happy. What’s their secret? How do they do it? Relationship research (Dr. John Gottman and others) has demonstrated [...]
4 “Must-Knows” for a Happy, Healthy and Connected Relationship
After attending the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington DC this past week, I came away with some very important and research supported “tidbits” from some of the top thinkers in couples and relationship health. If you are currently in a relationship, consider the following list and how it might improve your understanding of it. If you are not [...]
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