You have a newfound respect for emotions, knowing what they are, realizing their usefulness and also recognizing the ways in which they don’t always represent an objective truth. Now, let’s dig into the five universal emotions.

You have a better sense for what an emotion is and some of the ways that we think about emotions and our responses to them. In this blog, we will look at some of the unhealthy familial emotional environments that set us up for having a harder time with emotions later on in life, what we can do about that, and debunk some common emotional myths.

We have been talking about emotional intelligence: what it is, how it intersects with IQ, and how it’s related to learning. Let’s focus on the “emotion” part of EQ. Let’s start talking about a more informed framework of emotions, giving you a better sense for how to view emotions and debunking emotional myths.

We know that EQ is just as important as IQ and that we can improve it. Let’s start talking about how! Improving anything is essentially learning. The first place to start: relationships! Huh? I'll say more.

This series is dedicated to emotional intelligence – what it is, why it’s important, and what we can do to increase our EQ so we can experience more ease and effectiveness in our relationships, careers, and lives. This blog will focus on how EQ and IQ interact in the learning process.

Heard about the 5 Love Languages? Now there are 7 Love Styles! Learn more about this update and how learning your love style can help your relationship not get lost in translation.

Happy 2022! While many of us were eager for a new year and freedom from the pandemic, instead many entered into the new year getting covid, having covid scares, or dealing with school shutdowns. This blog post offers some pointers from Positive Psychology to help you face whatever is happening with some added resilience and strength.

What is great sex and how do we get it? Research gives us some (not so) surprising findings.

So you are starting to understand the importance of talking about sex but what about actually having it? Read for more practical guidance!

For many people, the way they relate to sex can have major parallels to the way they deal with anything difficult, potentially awkward, scary, and uncertain. Understanding your usual automatic reaction to discussing sex as well as your partners can give you insight into how to proceed and have a more productive conversation.

You are ready to have a deeper discussion about sex. Here are some essential tips to help you navigate that conversation.

You want to discuss something big about sex with someone else. Here's a technique for how to get started and use it to figure out what's next.

You're dating someone new .. what to share when it comes to issues around sex? Let your values guide the way!

So you know that you have a complicated relationship with sex? Here are some reasons why that might be the case and how to improve things.

So we have already discussed how family usually does not set us up for success when it comes to taking care of and cultivating a healthy relationship with our sexual selves. But it is not the only player here.

While sex is everywhere, talking about it in relationships can still feel really daunting and foreign. Let’s break down why and give you some tools for navigating this important conversation and cherishing this special part of who you are!

I was talking to a client recently and all of this hit me like a ton of bricks and I had to share.

Rather than looking at dating at a necessary chore toward a final destination, learn to savor exactly where you are in your unique story.

Dating can be done in the way that brings you least stress and most joy. And even when it's hard, it can be working toward your ultimate betterment and good.

Dating doesn't have to give you stomach ulcers. It can be a genuine and connecting experience.

How do you make dating less horrific and more terrific? This blog series is devoted to the topic that my clients love to hate to love again to hate again.

You're not in denial anymore and have even begun working on your perfectionism. Here is how to move forward with action and an example to help you.

Tips are great but they don't compare with the relationship and the space you get to explore your particular type of perfectionism and thus, work on it most effectively.

Find out how society and technology give us the message that we aren't enough and how to use this information to begin combating the impact.

You? No way! Well, maybe. Read more about what a "relational perfectionist" looks like and struggles with to see if this resonates with you.