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Resources for creating great romantic and familial relationships curated by Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Amy Fuller
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Perfectionism gives the illusion that we are better off with it. Learn how perfectionism detracts from healthy self-image, relationships and enjoying life! Via Fuller Life Family Therapy 
Fuller Life Family Therapy's curator insight,
March 18, 2014 10:18 PM
When we can embrace our imperfections, we are becoming more authentic versions of ourselves – and becoming perfectly us.versions of ourselves.
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You need a partner who's sincere, not manipulative.
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There is a popular belief in the marriage and relationship world that when the doldrums hit and you find yourself more numb than really alive, you should look for ways to get back what you once had...
Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:
How the "love drug" phenylethylamine and Oxytocin work in long-term relationships...good stuff.
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Couples can be happier now than ever before. But it’s rare. The good news is that our marriages can flourish today like never before. They just can’t do it on their own.
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Interesting article about the history of marriage and current relationship trends backed by research. The state of marital satisfaction is like wealth in America...the gap is getting bigger. It IS possible to have a great marriage, but it will take time, dedication and effort.
Angie Mc's curator insight,
February 25, 2014 11:40 AM
"Those individuals who can invest enough time and energy in their partnership are seeing unprecedented benefits." I am grateful to be living proof of this statement. My marriage is flourishing because it is we are one in a complimentary sense and we are unitive and procreative, which are traditionally held values. And we have modern sensibilities to help us be our best selves within this context and the complicated culture in which we live.
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Discover what scientists know about happy couples, and your relationship will never be the same--guaranteed. Via billcoffin
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Great Visuals backed by tons of Research! MUST READ for happy couples or wanna-be happy couples!
Fuller Life Family Therapy's curator insight,
February 26, 2014 4:50 PM
21 facts about what makes a marriage happy! 
Vicki Larson's curator insight,
July 22, 2014 8:52 AM
Science can't tell us to be kind, appreciative and loving, but that's really what people need and want from each other. Simple!
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We all want to be understood. We all need to be understood. Here are 3 important tips to avoid fighting with your spouse while still getting what you want.
Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:
These 3 great tips are really a challenge...because they are NOT easy!
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Traditional matrimony—he brings home the bacon, she cooks it—is dying. But college-educated couples are pointing toward a new model with children at the heart of the union. American marriage is not dying. But it is undergoing a metamorphosis, prompted by a transformation in the economic and social status of women and the virtual disappearance of low-skilled male jobs. The old form of marriage, based on outdated social rules and gender roles, is fading. A new version is emerging—egalitarian, committed, and focused on children. Via billcoffin
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This fascinating article explains the transformation of marriage for the most highly educated into what he calls a HIP marriage (Highly-Invested-Parents) and suggests their focus on children could, if practiced among the least educated, save marriage in America.
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He cooks, she cleans, they both work and take care of the kids. It’s the perfect egalitarian marriage. There’s just one problem.
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If he helps out with household chores...he's likely to have less sex...read this fascinating article.
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Marriage is good for your health, according to a recent study by the Duke University Medical Center. Research drawn from more than 4,800 participants born during the 1940s found that those who had never married were twice as likely to die in midlife as people who had a long-term partner.
Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:
Couples who have celebrated their golden anniversary share tips for a marriage that goes the distance. - See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/love-lasts#sthash.S6zDCEui.dpuf
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The turning of a year seems to beg us to reevaluate, revitalize, and recommit. We resolve to do better and to be better in almost every area of our lives.
Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:
These tips from Eve Eschner Hogan at Spiritualityhealth.com are right on...be curious, present and reach out and touch each other.
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I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Your wife doesn’t think she’s beautiful. How can she? The world is busy pointing out all of her flaws. Particularly at the beginning of the year, I have ...
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Unfortunately, the reality is most women do not feel beautiful. The author of this sad but true blog advises husband to compliment their wives on appearance frequently. While this is a great practice it's only one side of the coin. It's also important for women to learn to see themselves as beautiful whether their spouse builds them up or not. Any type of compare leads to despair...
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If you want to deepen the love and connection between you and your life partner—or if you’re seeking to make your next relationship a more fulfilling one—we invite you to join us in this information-filled series. The Deepening Intimacy program is free—all 14 sessions. It launches on Monday, February 10th, 2014 at 6 pm ET. Registration is easy, sign up here. Our line-up of teachers includes:
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A FREE Video Event Series launching Feb. 10, 2014 With Deepening Intimacy, 17 acclaimed relationship and couples experts teach us their most valuable, must-know essentials for resolving the obstacles to healthy intimacy and creating a deeply fulfilling life partnership.
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This well written ebook contains 10 gems about marriage. I particularly appreciate how she dispells commonly accepted myths such as: Happiness is the goal of marriage, I married the wrong person, and love is a feeling. Although the author, Lori Lowe, does not provide a discusson of her research methods, she does claim to base her "gems" on research.
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This is a fun list of text messages to send to your loved one.
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The renowned marriage expert explains that couples build trust in the small moments of a relationship, when we're emotionally attuned to our partner. Learn m...
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Love out loud and in your own unique style. Make it count when you say "I love you," and you'll watch your relationship blossom.
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Clever and creative ways to say I love you...
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Mindfulness: How a meditation practice can help kids with ADHD, anxiety, autism and depression become less anxious, more focused, and more in charge of their own behavior Via Bobby Dillard, David Hain, Dr. Amy Fuller
Mónica Valero's curator insight,
August 16, 2016 3:35 AM
In the last few years mindfulness has emerged as a way of treating children and adolescents with conditions ranging from ADHD to anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, depression and stress. And the benefits are proving to be tremendous. Dr. Amy Saltzman explain us.
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So grateful to The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts) for inviting me to speak in London this year and to animator and illustrator, Katy Davis, for this amazing short on empathy!
Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:
Lovely illustration of empathy and connection
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For kids, the holidays are supposed to be filled with joy and excitement. However, for some children who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be especially hard. Via American Institute Health Care Professionals
American Institute Health Care Professionals's curator insight,
December 4, 2013 3:17 PM
This is a good article about helping children during the Holiday season cope with grief. The biggest thing parents, teachers and grief counselors can do is listen to kids and let them know its is alright to grieve. especially during these sad times. Helping children cope with grief is best done through new rituals or expressions during the Holiday season. A memory box is an excellent example found in the article. in the end, remember, children greive like all of us over the loss of a loved one and not to ignore their grief. If you are interested in how to become a grief counselor, then please review our program.
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A new survey confirms what your premarital counselor knew all along: the trick to staving off divorce lies in how effectively you and your spouse communicate.
Maria Teresa Frezet terapeuta olistica's curator insight,
December 2, 2013 12:53 PM
Communication!!!! First of all communication MUST be inside ourselves, with our inner self! The "outside" is simply the reflection of the inside! You change the inside.... thw world around you is going to change!!!
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There are certain things in life you can't fully understand until you've been through them yourself. And marriage is definitely one of those things.
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nice list...helps debunk some myths we have about "happily ever after."
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By Dr. David Schnarch One of the most important things in life is becoming a solid individual. And another important thing is to have meaningful relationships. Two of the most powerful human drives are our urge to control our own lives (autonomy), and our urge for relationship with others (attachment). One of the biggest tasks of adulthood is being able to balance these two urges, and one of the most common problems is having too much of one, and not enough of the other. People often feel claustrophobic or controlled in committed relationships, or feel like they can't be their true self in their relationships, or feel like their sense of self is starting to disappear and they don't know who they are any more. Others are constantly worried about "abandonment," or "safety and security," and constantly press their partner for "commitment," and "unconditional love."
Dr. Amy Fuller's insight:
The 4 points of balance are: 1) a solid flexible self, 2) Quiet Mind and Calm Heart, 3) Grounded Responding and 4) Meaningful Endurance.
Schnarch offers a simplified understanding of differentiation and how to build healthy relationships through fostering a healthy sense of self when in close proximity to loved ones.
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Two new studies reveal how marital bliss won't just keep you happy; it'll keep you living longer, too.
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Here's the thing about love: it's hard to put into words. Love brings up emotions that run the gamut from agony to ecstasy. Here are 50 of the best quotes that ever passed the lips of famous lovers. We couldn't have put these better ourselves.
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Curated by Dr. Amy Fuller
Dr. Amy Fuller, Marriage & Family Therapist passionate about healing & empowering a fuller life through Relational, Emotional, Mental & Spiritual Health/Growth. www.AmyFullerPhd.com
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CALM
All things calm in the center of what it means to be a human being, embracing the moments of our lives with joy, fullness, and hope. www.calm.amyfullerphd.com
EMDR Therapy
The amazing therapy for healing at light speed...EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Leadership
Meditative Prayer
Learning to pray is learning to live as fully as possible in the present moment. John Main OSB http://meditativeprayer.org
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
All things mental health by a marriage & family therapist...from "the "I" in Illness to the "We" in Wellness" from Soulseeds
Momfulness
Parenting with Presence, Empathy, Attention, Compassion and Embodiment www.momfulness.org
Playfulness
“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, more deeply engrossed in anything, than when we are at PLAY.”
― Charles Schaefer 
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Resources for creating great romantic and familial relationships curated by Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Amy Fuller
Sacred Sexuality
"What we do comes out of who we believe we are."― Rob Bell, Sex God
The (Mind) Full Plate
"Better to eat a dry crust of bread with peace of mind than have a banquet in a house full of trouble." Proverbs 17:1
The Healing Art of Story
best practices in storytelling in posts, paper, podium, pulpit and poetry for publication, parenting, presentation and performance.
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