Lessons from Writing Letters to Strangers
Elise Hu, NPR correspondent and Millennial (the “loneliest generation”), shares her need for connection during the global pandemic. In her worry and loneliness she wrote letters to 50 strangers across…
Relationships in Quarantine
The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing isolation people find themselves in will put many relationships to the test. In normal circumstances, time spent in “togetherness” is a goal and hallmark of…
How Remarried Couples (and any Couple) Can Make Small Gestures Count
If you think you need grand gestures to show your spouse love, you’re mistaken. One of the secrets to long-lasting love is making small gestures such as leaving your partner…
#TheToolbox Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2019
As we sail into 2020, it’s not to late to reflect a bit on what has passed. As I do every year, here are the “best of” in emotional health…
Emotional and Relationship Health During Community Crisis
In Northern California, we have had three years in a row of major fires during October not only causing massive destruction but impacting large areas surrounding the actual fires by…
Coping With Divorce
Richard Nicastro, PhD digs into the unfortunate reality of divorce; some of the ways it can come about as well as some important things to keep in mind if it…
Ask Lisa: My Boyfriend Gets Aggressive When Drunk
I have been in a relationship for almost 8 months. The relationship has been good when we’re together but he has always had trust issues with me whenever I’m seeing…
Staying Put after a Lifetime of Abandonment and Grand Exits
Amy Eden offers a deeply personal look at how abandonment in childhood later played out in her relationships. But she learns to deconstruct her “urge to flee” and stay present…
Valentines Day: 8 Simple Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Cared For
With Valentines Day approaching, many couples are considering ways to demonstrate their love and affection for each other. What meaning do you attach to Valentines Day? What are your expectations? …
Ask Lisa: My husband is a workaholic
I have been going to see a therapist for 6 months now and my husband also went with me a few times but I feel it isn’t helping me and…
