Conflict and Communication

Boundaries

Have Boundaries Made Us Lonely?

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on February 5, 2026

In our effort to maintain good boundaries, have we cut ourselves off from human connection?

In our effort to maintain good boundaries, have we cut ourselves off from human connection?

Relationships

Should You Speak Up or Let It Go?

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on October 14, 2025

Not sure whether to bring up someone else's problematic behavior? These three questions can help you decide.

Not sure whether to bring up someone else's problematic behavior? These three questions can help you decide.

Parenting

Parenting Kids Through Difficulty

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on June 30, 2025

Parents want their kids to be happy, but their well-meaning tendencies can rob children of the experience and skill-building needed for confidence and capability in the long-term.

Parents want their kids to be happy, but their well-meaning tendencies can rob children of the experience and skill-building needed for confidence and capability in the long-term.

Relationships

Communication Can't Solve All Your Problems

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on February 28, 2025

Open and direct communication does not always mean people will understand one another.

Open and direct communication does not always mean people will understand one another.

Boundaries

Go Ahead and Rock the Boat

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on January 7, 2025

Asking for what you need might cause conflict, but working toward a healthier system with your family, friends, or workplace is worth a hard conversation.

Asking for what you need might cause conflict, but working toward a healthier system with your family, friends, or workplace is worth a hard conversation.

Boundaries

The Step Before Setting Boundaries

Rachel McLaren Ph.D. on December 18, 2024

Getting in touch with what you want, separate from what others expect of you, is an important first step before setting boundaries or conflict resolution.

Getting in touch with what you want, separate from what others expect of you, is an important first step before setting boundaries or conflict resolution.