Yep. I said “survival” toolbox because for a lot of people, this time of year is challenging. We are all told that this is “family time” and that we are expected to be merry and...
I’ve been feeling a little sideways lately; bewildered, frustrated and a wee bit crazy. What appears clear as my hand in front of me is reportedly something different to a group of people, unfortunately...
Linda Graham, MFT and author of Resilience and Bouncing Back, looks at the two pillars of healthy social connections and provides exercises in how to cultivate them. I regularly experience the power of...
In Northern California, we have had three years in a row of major fires during October not only causing massive destruction but impacting large areas surrounding the actual fires by unhealthy air quality as smoke...
Richard Nicastro, PhD digs into the unfortunate reality of divorce; some of the ways it can come about as well as some important things to keep in mind if it happens. We don’t get married expecting to be one of the...
This recent study demonstrates what may be intuitive for some but what’s even more helpful is the Inc.com author’s segue into “what to do about it” if you don’t have this attribute in your...
Rick Hanson, PhD, author and expert on the neuroscience of well-being and relationships, looks at some of the ways we can behave to illicit a calm vs threat response from others. We evolved to be afraid. The ancient...
Richard Nicastro, PhD explores the impact of having an avoidant attachment style in relationships and why a deep emotional connection can feel so scary to some. For those who have an avoidant attachment style, caring...
In Northern California, we have had three years in a row of major fires during October not only causing massive destruction but impacting large areas surrounding the actual fires by unhealthy air quality as smoke...
Feeling unworthy and undeserving is pervasive. It can touch every aspect of your life; your sense of self, your relationships and more. Here’s what Tara Brach, PhD and Buddhist meditation teacher says about...
People generally think of stress and anxiety as negative concepts, but while both stress and anxiety can reach unhealthy levels, psychologists have long known that both are unavoidable — and that they often play a...
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Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Linda Graham, MFT
Richard Nicastro, PhD
Rick Hanson, PhD
