Conscious Communication

Meaningful Communication in Relationships

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall Ph.D.

8 Tips for High School Graduates

Advice about transitioning to college for the high school graduate in your life.

Why We Judge Others

How often do you judge others based on your automatic processing of their behaviors? Try perspective taking or mindful processing for better relationships.

Why Work Stress Is Bad for Your Relationships

Is your job ruining your marriage? If you are experiencing stress at work, it might be! Your burnout might even cause burnout in your partner.

Why People Use Tinder

What kind of Tinder user are you? Learn about the types and take the quiz to find out.

What Communication Scientists Know About Effective Messages

Do you struggle to encourage or comfort others? Find out what communication scientists know about having difficult conversations.

Why Do People Helicopter Parent?

Helicopter parenting is on the rise. Why do parents do it? New research identifies three reasons why parents are overinvolved in their children's lives.

Communicating Mindfully in Relationships

Do you need to work on communication in your relationships? Try setting a relationship intention to communicate more mindfully with your partner.

Sibling Relationships Are Cradle to Grave

Siblings are complicated but important. Five ways to maintain your longest lasting relationship.

Why Hiding Information Is Harmful to Your Health

Keeping secrets: Why hiding information from your partner can be harmful to your health and your relationship.

Are You the Black Sheep of Your Family?

Five strategies for staying resilient if you are the black sheep of the family.

Can You Divorce Your Family?

New research explains that communication is critical in distancing yourself from family.

Mindful Listening

Do you struggle to really listen to others? Try using empathy to listen mindfully instead of offering advice.

Why Family Hurt Is So Painful

Four reasons why family hurt is so painful: Hurtful behavior and messages from family are the most painful compared to those from friends or significant others.

Why Conflict Is Healthy for Relationships

Are you a conflict avoider? Read on to learn why conflict is actually healthy for your relationships.