Blog for Better Living
Coping with Betrayal Trauma
By: Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | October 27, 2023
Betrayal is a deeply painful and disorienting experience. When you experience betrayal, it can feel like your whole world dropped from underneath you, which undermines your sense of trust, safety, and self-worth. As a psychologist who specializes in trauma and who works with women in the perinatal phase, I am acutely aware that marital satisfaction […]
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The Absolutely Essential Nature of Conflict in Romantic Relationships
By: Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | October 20, 2023
Many of us believe that “good relationships” don’t have conflict. Contrary to this commonly held belief, conflict is absolutely essential in romantic relationships! Conflict in a relationship doesn’t imply failure or dysfunction, but rather signifies the depth and authenticity of the connection. In this article, I explain the important role that conflict serves in romantic […]
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How to Help a Loved One Through Trauma
By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | September 29, 2023
It can be difficult to see your loved one experience the effects of trauma, and it’s not always easy to know how to help. You may struggle to find the right thing to do or say or worry that you’ll say something that might make them feel worse. Know that there is so much you […]
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Why You Should Have Hard Conversations
By: Ashley Malooly, Ph.D. | August 11, 2023
…And How To Start Them We hope for harmony in our relationships, yet disagreements are bound to arise. The closer the relationship, the more strongly we feel when disagreements emerge. When we learn how to work through conflict together, we can heal our relationships, deepen intimacy, and feel better connected. Working through conflict in […]
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Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Religions
By: Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | July 21, 2023
Empowering Strategies for Resilience and Growth In today’s diverse society, it is disheartening to acknowledge that certain religious beliefs continue to marginalize and discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. Anti-gay religions have a harmful impact on the lives and relationships of gay individuals, often causing emotional distress and feelings of isolation. This article will highlight […]
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: What You Need to Know
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | September 30, 2022
Most people are concerned with being liked and fear rejection by others, but those with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are hypersensitive to this possibility and the repercussions are profound. A desire to be liked and accepted by others is a deeply embedded survival instinct and feeling rejected is a fundamentally distressing, and at times, quite […]
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How to Positively Respond to Change
By: Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | September 2, 2022
Our society is changing in cavernous ways. I never expected a pandemic combined with such significant political and social unrest. I am shocked and profoundly saddened by the horrible rebounds and backward motion for women’s rights and LBGTQ+, Black, and minority communities. I am shaking in my boots from it all. Okay, I’m not wearing […]
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Why You Should Embrace Your Anger
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | August 5, 2022
Anger is a fascinating emotion because it can be good for our mental health, but it can also cause problems in our relationships. Anger provides us with energy, passion, and vitality required to fight for the causes we believe in and stand up for ourselves. We all experience anger and anger does not go away […]
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Beware of Doomscrolling
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | April 29, 2022
Staying current in the ever-changing world we live in is important, but how do we know how much information is too much? We can access information about world events from the palm of our hands, easily scrolling from one news source to the next. How do you know when you’ve consumed enough for one day? […]
Read MoreAnger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Trauma
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