#TheToolbox 2015 Best of Emotional and Relationship Health

As 2015 winds down and we prepare to ring in 2016, it’s that time again to highlight the most popular articles and favorite tools offered on LoveAndLifeToolbox.com to help people feel the best and have the most loving relationships they can.  The following are by me and other guest contributors.   Let’s get the party started!

—–Top 3 Articles in Relationship Health—–

Being in a Relationship with the Child of an Adult Alcoholic

by Amy Eden

Sexual Interest in Relationships:  Navigating the Range Between “Low-to-No” to “High”

by Richard Nicastro, PhD

Improve Your Connections

by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
 

—–Top 3 in Articles in Emotional Health—–

Shame:  You Are Only as Sick as Your Secrets

by Jennifer Lehr, MFT

The Light in Your Dark Side:  How Negative Emotions Serve You

by Linda Graham, MFT

Are you Hard on Yourself?

by Rick Hanson, PhD

—–My Favorite Tools for Emotional and Relationship Health—–

Foundations of Well-Being – online program about how to rewire your brain for improved emotional and relationship health.  Created by Rick Hanson, PhD.

The Marriage Refresher Course Workbook for Couples by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT (EBook)

The Premarital Counseling Workbook for Couples by Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT (EBook)

Passion, Sex and Intimacy:  Keep the Fires of Passion Burning by Richard Nicastro, PhD (EBook)

Happify – online program with research supported games, exercises and practices to improve happiness levels.

And this year I introduced my new series, This Therapist’s Life.

Are you curious what we therapists really think about our work, what’s challenging, what we love and other things you might find interesting to know about us?  The therapists below graciously allowed me to interview them candidly about their lives – in and out of the office.

This Therapist’s Life:  Out of the Office with Lisa Brookes Kift

This Therapist’s Life:  Out of the Office with Esther Boykin

This Therapist’s Life:  Out of the Office with Linda Esposito

This Therapist’s Life:  Out of the Office with Jennine Estes

May your holidays and New Year be filled with joy, peace and connection with those you care about.

Warmly,

Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
LoveAndLifeToolbox.com

“Happiness is emotional and relationship health.”