by Zhihan Su, MFT | Jul 18, 2025 | Communication, Relationship Skills
A therapist’s guide to improving communication, connection, and emotional safety in daily life. As a therapist, one question I often ask myself is: “How can the progress we make in therapy actually carry over into daily life at home?” It is one thing to witness a...
by Zhihan Su, MFT | Mar 18, 2025 | Couples, Relationship Skills
Intercultural relationships bring together different perspectives, traditions, and ways of expressing emotions. But sometimes, these differences can lead to misunderstandings that neither partner saw coming. Imagine an Asian woman and her American partner in the...
by Liz Fava, LPC | Mar 1, 2025 | Dating, Relationship Skills
Understanding Toxic Relationships: Recognizing the Red Flags What Defines a Toxic Relationship? A toxic relationship is one where negativity overshadows positivity, creating an unhealthy dynamic that drains emotional and mental well-being. Toxic relationships can...
by Avery Campbell | Jan 21, 2025 | Relationship Skills
Understanding Trauma Did you know that an estimated 70% of people in the world will experience at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime? These events can range from unexpected incidents like car accidents, natural disasters or medical emergencies to...
by Liz Fava, LPC | Nov 20, 2022 | Anxiety, Counseling, Liz Fava, Relationship Skills
A few years back, my family started a yearly GoogleDoc to share our Christmas wish lists. We each add some items we’d like, and family members then send texts and emails claiming what they intend to purchase. I come from a family that likes to plan and get a head...
by Liz Fava, LPC | Jun 18, 2013 | Couples, Dating, Liz Fava, Premarital, Relationship Skills
Do you ever wonder where you got the idea that the husband is supposed to take out the trash, or that the wife is supposed to clean the bathroom? Though gender roles and stereotypes are furthered by many societal aspects and the media, the number one factor for our...
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