Sinead Smyth, LMFT

Certified Gottman Therapist and Contributor

Sinead Smyth, LMFT is a Certified Gottman Therapist and Level 3 Trainer in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Her counseling practice, East Bay Relationship Center, has offices in Pleasanton and Alameda, CA, and works with couples, families, teens, and individuals. You can visit her website here.

Sinead's Posts

Gottman Method Training: Tips for Students

Sinead Smyth

Level 3 Trainer Sinead Smyth offers tips to guide you on your learning journey as a UOP (University Outreach Program) student. ...

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Managing Conflict through Friendship

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If you want to have better fights, be better friends. ...

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What is ‘Gray Divorce’?

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When couples split after decades together ...

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How Gottman Therapy Saved Matt and Greg

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Gay parents revive their stressed-out relationship with the help of their therapist ...

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Accepting Influence: Find Ways to Say “Yes”

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What does "accepting influence" mean? ...

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When You Hate Valentine’s Day

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Mismatched expectations on Valentine's Day cause stress in a relationship. Follow these do's and don'ts for a happy holiday. ...

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Empathy is Key to Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Teen

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The key to raising kind, successful children is teaching them empathy. ...

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Your Teen Needs You to be Their Digital Mentor

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There are three types of digital parents: the enablers, the limiters, and the digital mentors. ...

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How to Use Social Media to Build a Deeper Relationship with Your Teen

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Social media doesn't have to hurt our relationships with our children. ...

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Staying Connected with Your Teen in an Age of Distraction

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Does modern day technology get in the way of your family time? ...

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