relationships Archives - Margit Cox Henderson, Ph.D.

How to Listen Persuasively

5 months ago

The next time you’re trying to convince your spouse, child, friend, coworker or political opponent to understand your perspective about something, set your argument aside and try a different research-supported…

Relationship Remedies to Prevent Family Conflict from Ruining the Holidays

7 months ago

Awareness, relationships

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Are you excited about holiday gatherings with your family? Or are you dreading the prospect? How were your Thanksgiving or Hannukah family visits? During the holiday season we see lots…

It’s Time to Reconnect: How to Build and Deepen Friendships

1 year ago

relationships

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This past year, loneliness has been searing for many people. For others, it’s been a relief to be off the hook of social obligations and to have more solitude. In…

True Love: Offering Emotional Wound Care

2 years ago

relationships, social support

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When someone is physically injured, we know to stop and provide care, whether it’s offering help with an ice pack or calling for emergency assistance. You stay with your injured…

Finding Home for the Holidays

3 years ago

mindfulness, relationships

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This holiday season, I invite you to reconsider your experience of home. Usually the idea of home points to a settled and comforting living space. Going home for the holidays…

Welcome Your Friendly Ghosts

3 years ago

relationships, social support

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Across the world, varying by faith tradition, most cultures have some special way to honor the departed, such as All Souls’ Day or El Día de los Muertos (the Mexican…

Your Friendship Map

3 years ago

relationships, social support

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Imagine a map with miniature passport photos of your loved ones, tagging their geographic location. Where do your family and friends live? Hopefully, there is a cluster of connection near…

Authentic Connection

3 years ago

relationships, social support

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This Valentine’s Day, enhance your connection with your loved ones by sharing more genuinely with each other. Take a risk by asking deeper questions and reciprocate by sharing about yourself…

Boost the Connection with Simple Conversation Starters

4 years ago

relationships

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How do you feel about starting a conversation with a stranger? Do you relish the chance to learn about someone new, or do you feel awkward, unsure what to say?…

How to Give and Receive Feedback

4 years ago

gratitude, new habit, relationships

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Healthy relationships require functional feedback systems. Unfortunately, most people get skittish about feedback because it’s often served up critically. Challenging feedback is essential for sustainable connection, but it need not…

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