Rick Hanson, PhD looks at the practice of loving “freely” and how to do that. One of the keys is not being controlled by your internal negative reactions. —– Love Freely In my early 20’s, I...
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Rick Hanson, PhD
Valentines Day: Reset Your Expectations to Enjoy the Real Meaning of Love
Valentines Day is associated with romantic love and recognition of the intimate bond you share with your special someone. Cards, flowers, chocolates and other tokens of affections are commonly exchanged in celebration...
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
BeingLOVEDIs: What Does it Mean to be Loved?
Love is something we experience. Being loved and the feeling that comes with it does not have one definition or one encounter. Describing a feeling of being loved for each individual differs from person to person. As...
Jennine Estes, MFT
Cling Less, Love More
Rick Hanson, PhD, looks at the psychological tension inherent in clinging and attachment to outcomes. As a rock climber and a parent, I know some physical kinds of clinging are good – like to small holds or small...