Marriage / Relationship Articles by Relationship Therapist, Lisa Brookes Kift
The following are articles I’ve written about topics related to healthy relationships and marriages – as well as common problems. You’ll find topics including successful relationships, emotional safety, premarital counseling, infidelity, emotional abuse and more. I hope you find something useful for whatever problem you’re seeking help with.
The following are current marriage / relationship articles by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT in The Toolbox at LisaKiftTherapy.com:
14 Ways to Make Repair Attempts in Your Relationship
The “secret weapon” of happy couples.
The Benefits of a Secure Attachment
Qualities often shared by people who had the benefit of a secure attachment with their parents / primary caregivers.
Research-based practical prescriptions for relationship happiness.
4 Must-Knows for a Happy, Healthy and Connected Relationship
Research supported tidbits from the 2011 Psychotherapy Symposium in Washington, DC.
Is Your Communication Device Hurting Your Relationships?
Are we letting our iPhones and Blackberries interfere with our relationships? Let’s hope not.
Good Relationships are Like Making Movies
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT looks at the similarity between “good relationships” and what goes into movie making (her previous career).
Happy Couples: 3 Unique Ways to Boost Happiness in Your Relationship
Research-based ways to boost happiness and stay positive – that can be incorporated into your relationship.
Emotional and Relationship Health: Social Networking and the Problem of Over-Connection
Looks at the issue associated with being “too connected” via social networking and the potential impact on one’s emotional and relationship health.
6 Ways to get the Most out of Being Single This Summer
A positive reframe for those wishing they were in a relationship – but are not.
How to Manage Negative Emotions in Your Relationship
Mindfulness as a powerful tool in your relationship.
Money Conflict in Marriage / Relationships
Introductory discussion about how couples can start to discuss the problem of different attitudes about money.
Marriage counseling is for more than just couples in distress.
25 Steps to a Securely Attached, Amazing Relationship
List of 25 aspects and qualities of great relationships.
Experiencing Relationship Roadblocks? Consider Your Attachment Style
A look at what your attachment style might have to do with relationship problems and unhelpful patterns.
Making Behavior Changes for Your Partner? Show Them You Mean It
Explores the importance of patience and consistency for couples trying to make behavior changes in their relationships.
Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
General thoughts about how to stop repeating unhealthy relationship patterns.
The Brain and Relationship Article Series: What’s Your Relationship Attachment Style?
Learn about different relationship attachment styles and what it has to do with problematic relationship patterns.
The Brain and Relationships Series: How Your Body and Brain React to Conflict
Looks at the physiology and neuroscience of relationship conflict – and a helpful tip to mitigate reactivity.
The Brain and Relationships Series: How New Relationship Experiences can Shift Core Beliefs
A description – in layman’s terms – of how the brain takes in repeated new experiences to shift core beliefs.
The Brain and Relationships Series: Implications for Couples Counseling, Book Resources
The implications for the studies in neuroscience and relationships on couples counseling.
5 Tools of Emotional Intelligence
Article about effective couples communication by learning to recognize and contain our emotions.
How to Refresh Your Marriage and Reconnect with your Spouse
Article that explores different tools to bring life back to a marriage that’s gotten “blah.”
The Power of Behavior in Relationships
Looks at how behavior can either bring people closer – or push them away.
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
Article describing the benefits to pre marriage counseling and things many don’t think about.
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?
Article describing 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.
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