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Ellie Lisitsa

Ellie Lisitsa is a former staff writer at The Gottman Institute. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

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Accepting Responsibility

Ellie Lisitsa

When it comes to your problems as a couple, ditch defensiveness and learn how to accept responsibility for your role. Here's ...

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Homework Assignment: Connect With Your Friends

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These are Gottman-approved activities to bond with your friends ...

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Ways To Turn Towards Your Friends

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What makes you a great partner can also make you a good friend ...

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Dr. Gottman’s Guide to Recognizing Bids

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Bids come in all shapes and sizes. How can you be sure? ...

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Self Soothing Weekend Homework

Homework Assignment: Improve Your Relationship By Focusing on You

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Can meeting your needs help you be a better friend and lover? ...

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Statements That Deepen Connection

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Here are simple ways to build trust and friendship in your relationship ...

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Emotional Attunement

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It is impossible to nurture healthy relational dynamics without practicing attunement. ...

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Homework Assignment: Thanksgiving Every Day

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Practice gratitude and express appreciation for your loved ones every day. ...

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Rescuing Your Relationship from Stress

Arguments and Self-Care

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By engaging in self-care, we can create the conditions necessary work out conflict and arguments with family and friends. ...

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Homework Assignment: Self-Care (Who Am I?)

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Dr. John Gottman offers questions to ask yourself that will help you reflect on the past and look forward to the ...

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Building Family Culture: Holiday Stories That Connect

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Make storytelling a part of your holiday family tradition. ...

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Our Gift to You This Holiday Season

Dr. John Gottman’s Tips for Creating Your Own Holiday Rituals

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Instead of going through the motions of the holiday season, be intentional about what connects you and your loved ones as ...

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Have a good holiday season with your in-laws.

Homework Assignment: Make the Holidays Your Own!

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Make this holiday your own with rituals of connection that create shared meaning for the whole family. ...

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Sliding Door Moments: The Holidays

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Find sliding door moments in your holiday season. ...

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