Criticism
10 articles
August 10, 2026
Tips from Hostage Negotiaters
Is there anything we can learn from hostage negotiators that applies to conflict resolution in relationships? While eac…
April 23, 2026
Beyond the “I’m Fine”: Practical Steps to Mental Health
We can all identify with stress. You can see how stress can not only leads to anger, which is a common emoti…
May 23, 2023
Shame and What to Do About It
I look back over my life and I think we can all say we have made major mistakes. We have weaknesse…
February 10, 2023
Conflict Resolution
It may take two to resolve conflict, but all each person can do, is control themselves instead of …
February 25, 2021
Gottman’s Sound Relationship House
Depression, anxiety, and divorce are continuing to rise. The fallout on marriages and parenting is immense. It may be time to get back to core values…
June 1, 2020
I Can’t Listen When Triggered
Welcome to the club. Triggers are strong emotions that overwhelm our ability to listen effectively …
March 24, 2020
Verbal Judo
Le Hoang on Unsplash I admire a friend of mine who is a fourth degree black belt. I noticed the rest of us would get upset at conflict so …
July 28, 2016
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Darling, you gotta let me know Should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine I'll …
July 5, 2014
Feeling Empty in Marriage
As a marriage and family therapist I have learned techniques to help marriages and family relat…
November 12, 2013
Making Marriage Work
As a marriage and family therapist I have learned techniques to help marriages and family relat…
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