The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing isolation people find themselves in will put many relationships to the test. In normal circumstances, time spent in “togetherness” is a goal and hallmark of a...
Something really interesting happens when you’re forced to slow down. One thing, you get creative. Boredom can also stoke humor. As the new social distancing way of life rolls into the third week...
It’s time to talk about an uncomfortable topic. Grief. Grief is so uncomfortable that many struggle to know what to say to someone experiencing the grief of a sudden, soul-crushing loss. Grief can also...
If you think you need grand gestures to show your spouse love, you’re mistaken. One of the secrets to long-lasting love is making small gestures such as leaving your partner an endearing love note or holding his or her...
Richard Nicastro, Phd, digs into the painful experience of being betrayed in an intimate relationship, offering insights into how to move into a space of self-care and compassion. An emotional tsunami often follows...
Ouch. You suffered a painful breakup and have been mourning the loss of what you thought would be and the heartfelt crush of an ego bruise. Like many others who experience this, it sucks. There’s really no...
As we sail into 2020, it’s not to late to reflect a bit on what has passed. As I do every year, here are the “best of” in emotional health and relationships, the most viewed content in...
Dear LoveAndLifeToolbox.com Readers ❤️, These are challenging times. Most of you have had to redefine what’s “normal” as we practice social isolation to do our part to avoid the spread of COVID-19 /...
(This page is regularly updated with revised content, additional tips/resources.) March 30, 2020 In a time when “social distancing” to “flatten the curve” has literally hijacked life as we used...
At this point more people across the country are being ordered to shelter in place to try to reduce coronavirus transmission and “flatten the curve” to decrease the anticipated impact on the health of our...
Science says even a little bit of mindfulness can pack a positive punch. And you don’t need a long meditation practice to experience a decrease in physical pain and negativity. Merely a brief introduction to...
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Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Terry Gaspard, LICSW
Richard Nicastro, PhD
