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Parenting
An Introvert Mom's Guide to Raising Extroverted Kids

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on November 7, 2023

Personal Perspective: As an introverted mother of extroverted children, finding the right balance between their social needs and conserving my energy isn't always easy.

Personal Perspective: As an introverted mother of extroverted children, finding the right balance between their social needs and conserving my energy isn't always easy.

Self-Help
The Power of Self-Reflection

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on October 25, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Through self-reflection, we find calm amidst the chaos. It allows us to thoughtfully contemplate underlying issues and devise mindful resolutions.

A Personal Perspective: Through self-reflection, we find calm amidst the chaos. It allows us to thoughtfully contemplate underlying issues and devise mindful resolutions.

Relationships
How to Foster Emotional Connection and Resolve Conflict

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on October 11, 2023

Emotional connection is the natural intimacy between people, creating a deep and meaningful alignment. This connection provides a layer of security, even during times of tension.

Emotional connection is the natural intimacy between people, creating a deep and meaningful alignment. This connection provides a layer of security, even during times of tension.

Family Dynamics
This Unhealthy Pattern Stops With Me

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on September 28, 2023

Our families are our foundation. In the early stages of life, for better or worse, we learn from them how to self-regulate, express feelings, and manage difficulties.

Our families are our foundation. In the early stages of life, for better or worse, we learn from them how to self-regulate, express feelings, and manage difficulties.

Career
The Falsehood of "Having It All"

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on September 21, 2023

Many of us cannot figure out how to combine professional success and satisfaction with a genuine commitment to our family.

Many of us cannot figure out how to combine professional success and satisfaction with a genuine commitment to our family.

Bullying
How to Handle Criticism

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on August 26, 2023

It's natural to react strongly to unjust criticism, and sometimes there's no avoiding it. But if you're constantly getting angry and nothing changes, try this approach.

It's natural to react strongly to unjust criticism, and sometimes there's no avoiding it. But if you're constantly getting angry and nothing changes, try this approach.

Therapy
6 Truths About People Who Go to Therapy

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on July 16, 2023

Therapy helps people stay on a meaningful and fulfilling track. It helps people deal with their emotions, make thoughtful decisions, and have a fresh perspective on their issues.

Therapy helps people stay on a meaningful and fulfilling track. It helps people deal with their emotions, make thoughtful decisions, and have a fresh perspective on their issues.

Relationships
How to Stop Having the Same Fight Over and Over Again

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on July 10, 2023

When someone tries to connect in ways their partner doesn’t understand, it is easy to retreat into the same behaviors that spark the negative cycle. Here's what to do instead.

When someone tries to connect in ways their partner doesn’t understand, it is easy to retreat into the same behaviors that spark the negative cycle. Here's what to do instead.