One research project study looked at the essence of the most successful couples therapy techniques.

They wanted to identify the strategies and techniques employed by science-based couples therapists regardless of their therapeutic orientation.

These researchers boiled it all down to 6 enduring couples therapy techniques. Here they are…

What’s true about setting boundaries in relationships?

You decide what you will tolerate or endure. You decide the consequences of your spouse’s actions.

You also determine whether a behavior creates emotional distance or more intimacy. You decide how to raise issues and handle conflict.

Human attention is incredibly valuable, and is intended… well, for other humans.

Bestowing attention takes energy.

When you subordinate your attention to your digital devices you are choosing pixels over the partner sitting next to you…

It’s a global problem…

Understanding the science behind our recent history of COVID Stress, and the divorce rate of occupations requires some sort of a pre-COVID baseline.

Fortunately, several studies in 2015 researched the divorce rates of various occupations… What changed?

When the honeymoon phase wears off, some confuse this new sense of calm familiarity with boredom.

Do you think these over-the-top feelings were meant to last forever?

The mystery has faded. Welcome to the end of the honeymoon… now here’s how to get your mojo back!

According to Gottman Couples Therapy, resolving a meta-emotional mismatch involves understanding and managing the differences in emotional expression and processing between partners.

This concept is crucial in maintaining emotional connection and intimacy within a relationship, as it addresses how couples perceive, understand, and respond to each other's emotions.

Let’s explore some key aspects of meta-emotional awareness, its impact on relationships, and practical strategies from Gottman Couples Therapy to resolve these mismatches effectively…

This research was partly inspired by the trend of ‘Break-it Rage Rooms,’ where people smash objects to release their rage.

A meta-literature review of over 150 studies found that deep breathing, yoga, and the traditional method of counting to ten are more effective ways of managing anger than destroying furniture or screaming into a pillow.

Contrary to popular belief that anger should be expressed or ‘vented’, the most effective anger management strategies involve reducing arousal levels.

What truly makes humans happy?

Is it money, work, health, or perhaps something more profound?

A groundbreaking study sheds light on the ultimate keys to happiness, revealing that while various factors play a role, family and community are paramount… let’s jump in!

As many as one in six folks may exhibit signs of 'severely problematic' news consumption, akin to an addiction-like state.

Research indicates that humans with a news addiction are more likely to experience anxiety, stress, and compromised physical health.

News addiction can manifest as a deep preoccupation with news stories to the extent that it dominates one's waking thoughts and disrupts daily life, including sleep patterns.

Psychosis is a defining symptom of severe mental illnesses like delusional disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, characterized by an inability to distinguish reality from fantasy.

Neuroscientists have pinpointed two crucial brain systems behind this condition, offering insights into its core mechanisms.

One of these systems serves as a filter, sorting important internal thoughts and external stimuli from irrelevant ones.

Dr. Vagdevi Meunier, a prominent thought leader in couples therapy, is my guest for the first video episode of my new Better Relationships through Research Podcast.

Dr. Meunier emphasizes acknowledging and validating each partner's diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the best practices for treating infidelity with multi-racial and bi-racial couples, recognizing the unique dynamics and challenges that can arise within these relationships…

Really good moods are like a gracious break from worry. They bring optimism, laughter, creativity, and sheer joie de vivre.

Good moods help us bear all the daily irritations of life with grace. Humans deeply groove on a good mood vibe…

Psychological research agrees. Positive emotions are associated with greater creativity, problem-solving ability, and overall success in life.

But how does gratitude help mood?