Lisa Brookes Kift	San Diego Individual and Relationship Therapy
San Diego Therapist: Individual Therapy, Marriage & Relationship Counseling, Couples Therapy, Premarital Counseling
Relationship Articles - Mental Health Articles - Tools and Tips

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• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress Management
• Trauma
• Anger Management
• Family of Origin work
• Personal Growth

Relationship Areas of Focus

• Couples Communication
• Decreasing Resentment
• Emotional Safety
• Infidelity
• Healthy Boundaries
• Premarital Education

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RELATIONSHIP ARTICLES: Help, Tips and Advice for Relationship Problems

by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT

I've written numerous relationship articles on a number of topics related to healthy relationships and advice for relationship problems. See the following links to some of my most popular articles. While I'm not providing therapy via these articles, you might find some tips that will provide help for your situation.

• 10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships

Describes what happy and healthy couples are doing well in their relationships.

• Healthy Relationships: Assessing the Emotional Safety

What is emotional safety and how can you assess it in your own relationship?

• Getting Married? 6 Great Reasons to get Premarital Counseling

Benefits to getting pre marriage counseling and things many don't think about.

• How to Heal from Infidelity

For couples wanting to try to save their relationship after an affair.

• Couples Assessment: How Strong is Your Relationship Foundation?

Quick checklist to determine the strength of your relationship.

• Are You in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

Describes aspects of an emotionally abusive relationship - and how to tell if you might be in one.

• Tips to Survive a Partner's Difficult Family

How to manage yourself and stay calm around a partner's more "challenging" family.

• Is Your Relationship Out of Balance?

The "you," "me" and "we" of relationship balance - and how to tell if you're off kilter.  

For quick Relationship Tips you can try right away for a variety of situations see my Mental Health and Relationship Toolbox. I enjoy receiving questions about topics I've written about - which can be e-mailed to me at lisa@lisakifttherapy.com.