Mindful Relationships

Presence, kindness, and compassion for better partnerships and greater well-being

Tasha Seiter MS, MFTC

Waiting for Marshmallows and Other Things We Want

Know anyone who has a hard time waiting? A few tricks can make it easier.

5 Ways to Be a Better Partner

What does it mean to be a mindful partner?

Here's Why Your Coping Skills Don't Work

Coping skills may be a thing of the past in psychological treatment.

Hope for a Better Future Is Possible Through Decolonization

How to improve your mental health and relationships from a decolonizing perspective.

The Surprising News About Dating in the Time of COVID-19

The pandemic may have daters committing sooner and more fully.

Can Fighting with Your Partner Change Your Biology?

The way you communicate with your partner could impact how your body functions.

4 Ways to Pandemic-Proof Your Relationship

Simple strategies to maintain connection and minimize conflict during COVID-19.

The Most Effective Couples Therapy, by Far

Not all couples therapies are created equal. Research suggests that Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is more effective than other methods, with 90% of couples improving.

Could COVID-19 Break the Therapy Stigma for Good?

The pandemic could cause a permanent change in societal views of therapy. You can be a part of the movement to break the stigma.

Why Fights With Your Spouse Are Making Your Teenager Anxious

New eye-tracking research reveals that marital conflict may cause teenage children to develop an attention bias that leads to hypervigilance and anxiety disorders.

Keeping the Spark Alive in Your Relationship

The fate of your relationship is in your hands. You have the power to keep the fire burning.