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Using effective communication to revolutionize relationships.

Relationships
But I Didn't Mean to, Even Though I Did

Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE on April 30, 2024

Have you ever been in a conflict and said, "But I didn't mean to?" Here's how to work through conflict more effectively to reach an effective solution.

Have you ever been in a conflict and said, "But I didn't mean to?" Here's how to work through conflict more effectively to reach an effective solution.

Grief
The Problem With "Let Me Know What You Need"

Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE on April 19, 2024

We have all probably said, "Let me know what you need," to a friend who is going through a tough time. Here is why this is not helpful and what to say instead.

We have all probably said, "Let me know what you need," to a friend who is going through a tough time. Here is why this is not helpful and what to say instead.

Relationships
Moving Beyond the Five Love Languages

Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE on February 9, 2024

Have you found the "love languages" challenging to embrace? Explore new ways of sharing what you and your partner need to feel loved, seen, and appreciated.

Have you found the "love languages" challenging to embrace? Explore new ways of sharing what you and your partner need to feel loved, seen, and appreciated.

Grief
Managing Grief During the Most Wonderful Time of Year

Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE on December 6, 2023

This time of year can be particularly challenging for those who are grieving. These tips can help you to successfully navigate the season after experiencing loss.

This time of year can be particularly challenging for those who are grieving. These tips can help you to successfully navigate the season after experiencing loss.

Family Dynamics
Building Healthy Blended Families

Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE on October 11, 2023

Blending families can be a beautiful but tricky task. Here are several conversations to help build a strong foundation as you begin to blend your family.

Blending families can be a beautiful but tricky task. Here are several conversations to help build a strong foundation as you begin to blend your family.

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How to Face Your Everyday Triggers

At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that threatens to derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives.

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