Support for Recovery

If you struggle to stay grounded during conflict, this information could help. Swipe to learn more about how distress tolerance skills are critical for relationship health.

When trying to navigate hard conversations, it helps to have some of the fundamentals of communication down. If you struggle with these, the good news is they are skills that can be built with practice. Try them in any conversation with any person (ex: bff venting about her breakup? Sister complaining about work? Teen struggling in a friendship? Partner overwhelmed with the kids?). You get a lot of bang for your buck when you get these skills down. Practice them and see your conversations and relationships deepen.

Just saying ….. you show up to couples therapy, get ready to do some work 🙌🏼 (with a lot of support, of course). But in all seriousness, couples therapy can be hard. There’s a lot of emotional risk involved. And, at the same time, it is SO rewarding when you start to see the changes in your relationship, in your partner, and in YOURSELF!

I love this post by my good friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Manuelian! She is doing exceptional work teaching teens and parents about mindfulness and connection. You can follow her on FB, instagram, or check out her website if you are interested in attending any of her amazing talks!

The Power of Connection - Dr. Lisa Manuelian - Official Website The Power of Connection by lmanuelian | Apr 15, 2018 | Connecting | 1 comment I share these personal experiences in hopes that it will enhance your own journey of personal growth and help you feel that you always have the ability and power to choose how to live your life. When there is a lack of soc...

Great piece on the effects of being exposed to photoshopped photos with commentary by my colleague Christie Tcharkhoutian, LMFT !

https://www.facebook.com/christie.tcharkhoutian/posts/10155937811825412

Here's how retouched photos impact our mental health As social media exposes us to perfected images, it's important to remember that retouched photos can lead to decreased self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

Further interesting research and results regarding eating disorders. Hopeful that the more we understand, the more effective treatments can be.

Brain Imaging Findings Could Lead to New Eating Disorder Treatments Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered differences in how the brain responds to food rewards in individuals with a history of bulimia nervosa and anorexia.

To connect to others, we must be our authentic selves.

How to feel like you truly belong So many of us long to be part of something real. But we’ll need to risk discomfort and criticism and show the world our real selves first.

Hope you all had a relaxing weekend! As Monday approaches, I am reminded of this quote.