As much as worry and fear can bring us to our knees sometimes, much of what people get challenged by is not about life changing, catastrophic events but rather the smaller things and the meaning that is made of them. ...
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Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Tools for Resilience: “Hand on the Heart” for Calm
Linda Graham, MFT looks at oxytocin’s ability to calm the mind/body and increase resilience. She offers an exercise to do that. Oxytocin is the neurotransmitter of the “calm and connect” response and...
Linda Graham, MFT
4 “Can’t-Miss” Tools for Improved Resilience and Emotional Health
I attended the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington DC recently and left with some highly useful tools to benefit your emotional health from the workshop, Neuroscience and the Art of Self Care conducted by...
4 “Must-Knows” for a Happy, Healthy and Connected Relationship
After attending the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium in Washington DC, I came away with some very important and research supported “tidbits” from some of the top thinkers in couples and relationship health...
The Neuroscience of Resilience: Quelling the Fear Response
(Post 2/9 in a series) As previously discussed in The Neuroscience of Resilience: Nervous System Regulation, much has been learned about the the power of resilience in how it impacts vulnerability to stressors...
The Neuroscience of Resilience: Nervous System Regulation
(Post 1/9 in a series.) There is much discussion about the power of resilience in how it impacts vulnerablity to stressors, regulatory processes, why some seem more resilient than others and how to foster resilience if...
And Baby Makes…a Disconnected Relationship?
Everyone knows that as wonderful as having children is – it changes everything. In particular, the marriage or relationship from which the kids are born can take a significant hit. According to a study by the...
Have You Watered Your Relationship Garden?
As many of us prepare to gather our most important relationships together to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’d like to share with you a few thoughts on creating the best possible relationship between you and your...
Release the Flow of Oxytocin for Emotional and Relationship Health
Pssst…have you heard of oxytocin? If you’re committed to improving your emotional and relationship health, it’s something you might want to learn a bit more about. In thearticle, Love Potion #1?:...
Emotional Overload: One Thing You can do Right Now to Soothe Yourself
Intense emotions such as anger, fear and sadness can be crippling in the moment. They can feel like they “take you over.” In a way, they do. This is because if you are so upset that your brain...