

How to Improve Your Relationships with Cindy Stulberg
Apr 12, 2024
Cindy Stulberg, an internationally respected psychologist and director for the Institute of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, shares her insights on improving relationships and mental well-being. She discusses practical strategies for overcoming social isolation and navigating life transitions. The conversation touches on the significance of emotional awareness, the difference between feelings and moods, and mastering difficult conversations. Cindy emphasizes the importance of small, consistent steps in personal growth and enhancing connections with others.
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Managing Emotions
- Express your emotions constructively to minimize conflict in your relationships.
- Focus on how you deal with feelings, not suppressing them.
Relationships and Happiness
- Meaningful relationships are key for happiness and overcoming depression.
- Depression is often linked to relationship conflicts, stresses, or losses.
Depression Triggers
- Depression is often linked to problems in one of four areas.
- These areas include life transitions, grief, social isolation, and conflict.