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Healthy Dependence as a Path Toward Healthy Relationships

David and Constantino Khalaf

When David is tempted to say, “I’ll do it myself!” he reminds himself to ask the question, “How can we do this together?”

Teach Your Kids the Value of Self-Care by Creating Healthy Habits

The Gottman Institute

Children, just like adults, benefit greatly from consistent and deliberate self-care activities.

When “Yes” Really Means Yes: Have Great Sex with Affirmative Consent

Katelyn Ewen

Affirmative consent is a recipe for great (and safe) consensual sex.

The Power of Us: How Men Can Help Women Recover from Sexual Violence

The Gottman Institute

One man asked me to give him as much of my pain as I could because if we carry it together, we will surely make it through.

Stop Mansplaining: Tony Robbins and the #MeToo Movement

Chris Dollard

We combat toxic masculinity by setting a positive example for other men, especially teenagers and boys, to follow.

Turning Toward Bids Creates Better Workplace Relationships

The Gottman Institute

When we are responsive to the “bids” of people we work with, then we can create positive working relationships.

We Will Grieve Forever Because We Love Forever

The Gottman Institute

Research suggests that physicians underestimate the level and duration of grief experienced by parents of stillborn babies.

How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace

Chris Dollard

I communicated irregularly with a tendency to criticize, but learning how to communicate assertively ended that pattern.

Growing After Trauma: An Interview with Dr. Julie Gottman

Chris Dollard

Treating trauma is a powerful way for a therapist to observe profound human strength. It makes the work worth doing.

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