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