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If you struggle to stay grounded during conflict, this information could help. Swipe to learn more about how distress tolerance skills are critical for relationship health.

When trying to navigate hard conversations, it helps to have some of the fundamentals of communication down. If you struggle with these, the good news is they are skills that can be built with practice. Try them in any conversation with any person (ex: bff venting about her breakup? Sister complaining about work? Teen struggling in a friendship? Partner overwhelmed with the kids?). You get a lot of bang for your buck when you get these skills down. Practice them and see your conversations and relationships deepen.

Great piece on the effects of being exposed to photoshopped photos with commentary by my colleague Christie Tcharkhoutian, LMFT !

https://www.facebook.com/christie.tcharkhoutian/posts/10155937811825412

Here's how retouched photos impact our mental health As social media exposes us to perfected images, it's important to remember that retouched photos can lead to decreased self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.