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Relationships

Believing in Your Ability to Heal

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on November 4, 2021

It is common for us to be sure of other people’s abilities to heal more than of our own. 

It is common for us to be sure of other people’s abilities to heal more than of our own. 

Psychiatry

Getting to Feel at Ease with an Ex

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 28, 2021

The Buddha was right: Holding on to anger burns only you.

The Buddha was right: Holding on to anger burns only you.

Divorce

Friends or Foes?

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 18, 2021

How did this evening go from a needed night of hope to one of despair?

How did this evening go from a needed night of hope to one of despair?

Divorce

After Divorce: Live By Design, Not By Default

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 15, 2021

Take a moment to notice what it feels like in your body when you hear the phrase, “Live life by design, not by default.” Do you notice that your shoulders drop and you breathe deeper?

Take a moment to notice what it feels like in your body when you hear the phrase, “Live life by design, not by default.” Do you notice that your shoulders drop and you breathe deeper?

Fear

Facing Fear

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on December 29, 2020

Facing your fear is hard. Looking at what is not working is scary. But it is also a roadmap.

Facing your fear is hard. Looking at what is not working is scary. But it is also a roadmap.

Divorce

Patriarchy Is Impacting Divorce

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on December 21, 2020

Patriarchy Stress is the intergenerational, collective, and personal trauma of oppression that gets triggered every time women think of doing something that has been historically forbidden.

Patriarchy Stress is the intergenerational, collective, and personal trauma of oppression that gets triggered every time women think of doing something that has been historically forbidden.

Relationships

Letting Go in the Face of Uncertainty

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on December 14, 2020

Life is unpredictable and ever-changing. Despite constant reminders of this truth, we still feel overwhelmed when things take a turn we did not expect.

Life is unpredictable and ever-changing. Despite constant reminders of this truth, we still feel overwhelmed when things take a turn we did not expect.

Infidelity

No More Lies! How to Move Through the Betrayal of Infidelity

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on December 7, 2020

Betrayal erodes our innate feelings of connection and trust. Rebuilding takes time.

Betrayal erodes our innate feelings of connection and trust. Rebuilding takes time.

Divorce

How to Save Thousands in Legal Fees (and Not Lose Your Mind)

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on November 30, 2020

If you can figure out how to give your spouse what they need to feel resolved, you are more more likely to come up with an agreement that suits both of you and your children.

If you can figure out how to give your spouse what they need to feel resolved, you are more more likely to come up with an agreement that suits both of you and your children.

Relationships

How to Heal From the Loss of a Relationship

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on November 23, 2020

Imagine if we were to see breakups as a decisive moment to reflect and learn what did not work and release our last relationship. How much happier would we eventually be?

Imagine if we were to see breakups as a decisive moment to reflect and learn what did not work and release our last relationship. How much happier would we eventually be?

Codependency

How Codependency Wreaks Havoc on a Relationship

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on November 16, 2020

Dysfunctional behavioral patterns result when one is overly invested in and focused on the feeling states, decisions, and outcomes of the other person.

Dysfunctional behavioral patterns result when one is overly invested in and focused on the feeling states, decisions, and outcomes of the other person.

Divorce

How to Finally Get Someone to Listen to You

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on November 9, 2020

Emotional conversations don't have to be so hard. Learn how to feel connected, seen, and heard while sharing vulnerabilities.

Emotional conversations don't have to be so hard. Learn how to feel connected, seen, and heard while sharing vulnerabilities.

Mating

Give Yourself the Best Pep Talk for Dating After Divorce

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on November 2, 2020

Dating after divorce can be easy and fun when you approach dates with a confident, empowering, and positive mindset. Here is how to shift your thinking so you can enjoy dating.

Dating after divorce can be easy and fun when you approach dates with a confident, empowering, and positive mindset. Here is how to shift your thinking so you can enjoy dating.

Parenting

How to Connect With Your Kids When Co-Parenting Is Hard

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 26, 2020

You aren't the worst parent! This is how to connect with your kids and be patient when you are having a hard day due to divorce or co-parenting situations.

You aren't the worst parent! This is how to connect with your kids and be patient when you are having a hard day due to divorce or co-parenting situations.

Grief

How to Face Pain to Experience Healing Relief

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 19, 2020

Dealing with your pain is essential for your overall health and well-being. It is a gift to yourself to face your pain slowly and carefully so you can be your best self.

Dealing with your pain is essential for your overall health and well-being. It is a gift to yourself to face your pain slowly and carefully so you can be your best self.

Fear

How to Stop Being a Doormat: Speaking Your Truth With Power

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 12, 2020

It's scary to speak up when you strongly disagree with someone. Here are practical steps to transform that fear into courage and speak your truth with grace and confidence.

It's scary to speak up when you strongly disagree with someone. Here are practical steps to transform that fear into courage and speak your truth with grace and confidence.

Anxiety

How to Stop Panic in Its Tracks

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on October 5, 2020

It can be hard to shift back into a calm state after you have entered fight, flight, or freeze. Try this orienting method next time you feel the panic.

It can be hard to shift back into a calm state after you have entered fight, flight, or freeze. Try this orienting method next time you feel the panic.

Divorce

Taking Care of Yourself During Divorce

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on September 28, 2020

It can be hard to take care of yourself during divorce. Follow these four steps from Kate Northrup to make a new self-care habit.

It can be hard to take care of yourself during divorce. Follow these four steps from Kate Northrup to make a new self-care habit.

Stress

How to Ease Money Stress During Divorce

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on September 21, 2020

People going through divorce are even more likely to encounter financial strife, stress, and overwhelm. Here are three steps to ease the stress and feel empowered with your finances.

People going through divorce are even more likely to encounter financial strife, stress, and overwhelm. Here are three steps to ease the stress and feel empowered with your finances.

Relationships

How Boundaries Can Set You Free

Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on September 14, 2020

Setting boundaries gives your loved ones an operating manual for how to best interact with you. The result is that you feel free and, in many cases, your connection becomes deeper.

Setting boundaries gives your loved ones an operating manual for how to best interact with you. The result is that you feel free and, in many cases, your connection becomes deeper.