Divorce is not inevitable, and research offers clear guidance on what protects long-term marriages. Many couples who seek help proactively — before they reach a crisis point — find that their years of shared history become a resource rather than a burden. 1 Don't wait for a crisis to seek help The...

What neuroscience tells us about the pursuit of happiness — and how to actually find it The promotion comes through. The vacation gets booked. The relationship feels exciting, the goal feels reached. And almost before the moment can settle, attention has already shifted to what's next. This is not...

More Than Roses: A Valentine’s Day Invitation to Choose Healthy Love Valentine’s Day often arrives wrapped in red hearts and romantic expectations. We are encouraged to celebrate love—through gifts, dinners, and carefully chosen words. Yet February also serves as Teen Dating Violence Awareness...

  Introduction Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach grounded in attachment theory and experiential emotion processing. Initially developed for couples (Johnson, 2004), EFT has been extended to individual and trauma-informed work, such as...

Dan Siegel's "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain" - Key Points   Brain Under Construction (Remodeling) Siegel (2015) describes the adolescent brain as undergoing significant remodeling where it prunes away neurons and their connections, then increases linkage among the...

Anger is a normal and meaningful emotion. It often shows up when something feels unfair, unsafe, or overwhelming. In many situations, anger helps people protect boundaries or signal that something needs attention. Difficulties usually arise not because anger exists, but because anger becomes the...

One Love empowers young people with the tools and resources they need to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities. Learn More https://www.joinonelove.org/relationships/

Why Sleep Is Critical to Your Mental Health: The Science Behind Your Nightly Reset We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep, yet many of us treat sleep as an optional luxury rather than a biological necessity. In our always-on culture, burning the midnight oil is often worn as a badge of...

H.E.A.L. Practice from Dr. Rick Hanson aka "Ballet for the Brain" H.E.A.L. is a practice that can help bring you into the present moment. According to psychologist Rick Hanson, this practice is an opportunity to increase the good in your life and reduce the strength of negative experiences. The...

As parents, the teen years can feel like a wild ride—full of mood swings, risk-taking, and puzzling choices. But according to Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry and author of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, much of what we think we "know" about...

H.E.A.L. is a practice that uses neuroscience research to help increase happiness by "taking in the good." According to psychologist Rick Hanson, this practice is an opportunity to increase mindfulness and reduce the strength of negative experiences. You might think of it like weight-lifting for...

Poetry break!  Sometimes a poem opens up space for insights, new pathways and possibilities. Enjoy.  Read below or listen to the poet read and reflect on this work in the video. THE SOUL LIVES CONTENTED by David Whyte  The soul lives contentedby listening,if it wants to changeinto the beauty...

As parents, we all want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children who feel secure and loved. But in our busy world of work deadlines, school schedules, and endless to-do lists, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters most in our relationships with our kids. This is where attachment...

Dr. John Gottman's research-backed approach suggests parents become "emotion coaches" for their children (Gottman, 1997). The key to this approach to parenting lies in understanding the emotional source of problematic behavior. 3 Parenting Styles to Avoid: The Dismissing Parent Child: "I'm scared...

Coercive control is a form of hidden abuse that can often go unnoticed due to the fact it is not physical. It is a form of domestic abuse that extends beyond physical violence, manifesting in subtle yet insidious ways to exert dominance and manipulate a victim's life (Stark, 2007). Recent research...

Peaceful parenting emphasizes creating a calm and connected environment for children, focusing on building relationships and fostering emotional intelligence, rather than relying on strict discipline or punishment (Pezalla & Davidson, 2024). It involves managing one's own emotions, actively...

When we think about what helps people recover from trauma, we often focus on therapy techniques or medications. However, groundbreaking research in attachment theory and trauma studies reveals that one of our most powerful protections against developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) lies...

Have you ever wondered why some families seem to navigate challenges with such grace, while others struggle with constant conflict? The answer might lie in something called attachment theory. Don't worry—it's not as complicated as it sounds, and understanding it could transform how your family...

If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, you might be wondering why some people seem to bounce back more easily than others. The answer often lies in something psychologists call "attachment" – essentially, how we form and maintain close relationships. This guide explains how having...

If you've ever wondered whether setting aside just 20 minutes a day for meditation could really make a difference in your life, the answer from science is a clear yes. Meditation has become one of the most well-researched and accessible tools for boosting mental health and brain function. What's...