In the space between strangers and friends, there are acquaintances. They represent the gray zone of relationships: Does she want to get to know me better? Would I even enjoy spending more time with ...

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Day 9: Master the art of reaching out. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. Rayna was ready to return to the workforce after completing her MBA. To prepare, ...

At a weekend workshop I led, one of the participants, Marian, shared her story about the shame and guilt that had tortured her. Marian’s daughter Christy, in recovery for alcoholism, had asked her ...

There are moments in the emotional life of any relationship when the soul senses a shift that no one names, yet it can be felt in every corner of the day. It is not a slammed door or a final argument; ...

A woman is holding her phone, getting ready to reach out to someone she hasn't spoken to in a while. This statement is straightforward and kind. "This lets them know in a direct yet non-defensive way ...

Written by Nancy Sweeney, CLC, and Cara Gardenswartz PhD at GroupTherapyLA. Watching someone you care about slip away into the shadows of depression is a painful, helpless experience. You want to ...