Bringing you the best of mental health on the internet every week. Today’s Shrink’s link of the week is The Gottman Institute As I sat down to write a new series on relationships, I drew my inspiration from two influential writers in the field. One is David Schnarch. The second are John and Julie Gottman.Continue reading “The Shrink’s Links: The Gottman Institute”
Category Archives: Relationships
Relationships, Part 1: Marriage is for Adults Only
Marriage, or any committed relationship, is not meant for children or those that act like children, except when they are just having fun. On the other hand, we are all just children until we enter a committed relationship and make it work. Relationships add the finishing touches to adulthood. Think of the process by whichContinue reading “Relationships, Part 1: Marriage is for Adults Only”
I’m Teaching a Class: Relationships
Wednesday, August 28th | 7:00-9:00pm | Why Relationships Go Bad and What You Can Do About It When conflicts arise, many couples wonder if they really belong together. Don’t be discouraged, it’s never too late to create the loving relationship you want. What’s usually missing is information and skills not acquired in everyday life. OnceContinue reading “I’m Teaching a Class: Relationships”
The Shrink’s Links: Joy Whack-a-Mole
Bringing you the best of mental health and relationship articles on the internet. Today’s link from the shrink is: Joy Whack-a-Mole Deal with good news swiftly and efficiently by playing Joy Whack-a-Mole with your friends and family. In this clip, Maria Bamford, shows you how it’s done. There is even a solitaire version forContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: Joy Whack-a-Mole”
The Shrink’s Links: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Bringing you the best of mental health and relationship articles on the internet. Today’s link from the shrink is: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse It is possible to predict the long-term success or failure of a relationship with 94% accuracy by watching the first three minutes of a couple having a discussion about aContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”