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 sneak up...
Category - Emotional Health
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
An Open Letter to My Readers
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 /...
Social Distancing: How to Keep Upbeat While Apart
Social distancing is becoming the norm as weeks spill into months, depending where you are. We are all making adaptations to our lives. Social norms have been turned upside down as we wait inside. School, exercise...
How to Stay Calm When Things Are Not Calm
Weeks long ago became months as many communities across the US have moved in and out of various “lock-down” scenarious to reduce coronavirus transmission and “flatten the curve (again).” New...
Science Says This is an Antidote to Pain and Negativity
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...
Ladies, How About This for Valentines Day?
Whether you plan to shower love on a sweetie, your friends, enjoy your children’s experience with Valentines Day or none of the above, how about adding a loving focus on YOU? Self-care is self-love. Self-care is...
What’s Weighing You Down? Lighten Up
Rick Hanson, PhD is an author and teacher about the inner skills of personal well being, psychological growth and relationships. He explores the important of lightenening your load and avoiding picking up unnecessary...
Rick Hanson, PhD
Slow Down for Resilience
Linda Graham, MFT and author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster, shares one exercise from her book for improved resilience and well being. On my way...
Linda Graham, MFT
When Things Feel Sideways
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 who have...
Too Afraid to Care
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...
Richard Nicastro, PhD