Relationships
Articles on the applied positive psychology of relationships and communication based on the latest scientific insights.
11 Healthy Discipline Strategies for Teaching & Inspiring Children
Parenting comes with its own set of challenges, with new demands and stressors being placed on families in the forms of rapidly developing technology, easier [...]
14 Imago Therapy Worksheets, Examples, and Techniques
The morning after he received his divorce papers, Harville Hendrix was teaching a psychotherapy class when one of his students asked why relationships were so [...]
Social Media Effects on Mental Health: 6 Life-Enhancing Tips
In recent years, social media platforms, which allow individuals to connect virtually with others through a shared network, have grown in popularity at a formidable [...]
Prosocial Behavior: 12 Examples, Activities & Research Findings
It was around midnight when a little dog darted out in front of Dr. Abigail Marsh’s car. She swerved to avoid it, sending her car [...]
Fostering Healthy Relationships: 60 Helpful Worksheets
Healthy relationships represent one of the most vital aspects of the human experience. Social relationships have been researched by psychologists for some time, with the [...]
Social Comparison Theory & 12 Real-Life Examples
Social comparison is a normal behavior strategy where we seek to better understand our status relating to ability, opinion, emotional reaction, and more, by comparing [...]
8 Best Positive Parenting Books & Workbooks for Parents
In our two previous articles, we have included many helpful resources and positive parenting techniques. There are so many great resources and programs it can be [...]
What is Positive Parenting? 33 Examples and Benefits
Most adults will become parents at some point in their lives (i.e., around 89.6% of the adult population worldwide; Ranjan, 2015). And while most of [...]
Marriage Psychology and Therapy: The Science of Successful Relationships
Have you ever considered therapy for your marriage? Have you contemplated therapy before saying, “I do?” If you’re reading this article chances are it’s because [...]
What is Active Constructive Responding?
How positive we are when our significant other shares with us something they express with enthusiasm and feel strongly about, it turns out, not only [...]
