In addition to asking open-ended questions and avoiding boomerasking, the right way to small talk is to reframe it. Stop thinking of it as small talk and start imagining it as big talk. Big talk is ...

As a Marriage and Family Therapist and relationship expert, my busiest time of year seeing patients is Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. The reason for this is that people have lots of anxiety ...

Nothing is off-limits in therapy. However, sometimes people find it hard to know what to say. Going over some common topics or reflecting on why a person chose to seek therapy can be a good place to ...

Want to be more emotionally intelligent? Learn how to engage in smart conversation–the type that helps you build stronger relationships. As someone with emotional intelligence, you know this isn’t the ...

You and a coworker step into an elevator. As you descend in the tiny metal box, the silence between you grows awkward. Suddenly your coworker blurts out, “Such a shame that we’re stuck in the office ...