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Articles on the applied positive psychology of relationships and communication based on the latest scientific insights.

Bowenian Therapy

What Is Bowenian Family and Couples Therapy? 5 Techniques

Our family of origin distinctly shapes who we are. From our personality and behavior to our choices in life, family plays a large role. And [...]

Attachment Styles

Attachment Styles in Relationships: 6 Worksheets for Adults

When John Bowlby (1988) introduced his theory of attachment, he described the psychotherapist as being like a responsive mother with a child; they must be [...]

Attachment Style Worksheets

Attachment Styles in Therapy: 6 Worksheets & Handouts

Childhood experiences can influence the traits we express in adulthood. Early exposure to absent, neglectful, or emotionally distant parents can shape what we expect from [...]

Emotion Focused Couples Therapy

How to Do Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy: 6 Interventions

While emotions are often strong and all consuming when a couple first meets, they continue to influence the ongoing health of the mature relationship. Along [...]

Bullying

What Is Bullying? A Look at Its Psychological Impact

Bullying is certainly an unusual yet interesting phenomenon. If you ask most people, they are likely to say that they have been the victim of [...]

Social Skills Worksheets

11 Social Skills Worksheets for Seamless Social Interactions

Perhaps you feel shy, awkward, or anxious around other people. And that’s okay. All of us, at times, experience similar feelings and find making conversation [...]

Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems Therapy: 8 Worksheets and Exercises

What if the idea that we each have a single personality is entirely wrong? Instead of the one-mind view, maybe you, I, and everyone else [...]

Communication Skills

How to Improve Communication Skills: 14 Best Worksheets

In his acclaimed book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie (2019, p. 32) hints at a key strategy involved in effective communication [...]

Social Skills Groups

Social Skills Support Groups: 10 Helpful Activities & Games

Have you ever met someone brimming with confidence and communication skills, and thought to yourself, ‘I want to be like them‘? Social skills can be [...]

Circular questioning

What Is Circular Questioning in Family Therapy? 20 Examples

Our mindset often becomes fixed regarding our family relationships, environment, and the obstacles in our way. Circular questioning can bring clarity and offers a valuable [...]

3 Positive Relationships Exercises Pack