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Relationships
A Better Way for Couples to Connect

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on July 24, 2022

Collaborative communication can be a powerful tool for improving interpersonal relationships. Here, I break down what it entails and why it makes such a difference to couples.

Collaborative communication can be a powerful tool for improving interpersonal relationships. Here, I break down what it entails and why it makes such a difference to couples.

Trust
Why Is Honesty So Important in a Relationship?

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on July 5, 2022

Feeling comfortable enough to disclose something vulnerable or meaningful about ourselves to our partner is indicative of a relationship’s strength.

Feeling comfortable enough to disclose something vulnerable or meaningful about ourselves to our partner is indicative of a relationship’s strength.

Self-Talk
4 Ways to Get Your Partner to Hear You

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on June 8, 2022

These four principles have made the biggest difference when it comes to helping couples feel seen, heard, and closer to each other.

These four principles have made the biggest difference when it comes to helping couples feel seen, heard, and closer to each other.

Anger
6 Tips for Dealing With Your Anger

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on April 29, 2022

Failing to face or accept our anger can lead to a series of maladaptations. Here's how to change your relationship to anger.

Failing to face or accept our anger can lead to a series of maladaptations. Here's how to change your relationship to anger.

Stress
Name It to Tame It: The Emotions Underlying Your Triggers

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on February 1, 2022

Why do certain words or interactions spark particularly strong emotions inside us? Getting to know our triggers can help us calm down and control our reactions.

Why do certain words or interactions spark particularly strong emotions inside us? Getting to know our triggers can help us calm down and control our reactions.

Trauma
Making Sense of Your Covid Story

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on January 1, 2022

As much as we would like to move on or forget about the painful events of this pandemic, research suggests that we cannot resolve our trauma without creating a coherent narrative.

As much as we would like to move on or forget about the painful events of this pandemic, research suggests that we cannot resolve our trauma without creating a coherent narrative.

Motivation
The Key to Raising Independent, Capable Kids

Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on December 31, 2021

Giving our kids manageable responsibilities and encouraging them to take steps rather than expecting them to accomplish huge feats is a powerful lesson to offer.

Giving our kids manageable responsibilities and encouraging them to take steps rather than expecting them to accomplish huge feats is a powerful lesson to offer.