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Nonviolent Communication is about cultivating a language of compassion—it’s both a spirit and a process. And, while it’s fairly straightforward, I’ve witnessed swift and dramatic improvements in couples’ attunement, listening skills, kindness, and willingness to understand their partners once they get practicing. Here I’ll share an overview and some additional resources so you can start applying NVC skills in your relationships—romantic, platonic, familial and otherwise.

Mixed identity can be a source of pride and joy. It can also be enormously frustrating to feel othered, misunderstood, or made invisible — at times, even within our own families.

If you’re multiracial, you probably have spent time reflecting on how your heritage has shaped you. And you may have a different perspective on race and culture than your monoracial counterparts.

Finding balance between independence and connection is a challenge many couples face. With healthy interdependence, partners can maintain their individuality while offering mutual support. Whether you’re navigating hyper-independence or codependence, these strategies can help you and your partner grow closer without losing yourselves.

Whether its “Sunday scaries,” impostor syndrome, social anxiety, or bearing witness to our socio-political climate, anxiety is omnipresent. A psychologist’s reflections on Inside Out 2 and her own journey with anxiety.

Nearly half of American adults report feeling lonely and disconnected, and the health implications of this are alarming, ranging from mental health complications to an increased risk of premature death. The good news is that we have the power to get ourselves out of this cycle.

Sick of Covid? Me too. Here’s what I’ve learned as a psychologist supporting women with Long Covid in 2024, and what you need to know too.