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Transformational strategies to change conflict into harmony

Environment
What the Trees Say

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on July 30, 2020

Nature has so much to offer us in these new and unusual times, if we are still enough to listen.

Nature has so much to offer us in these new and unusual times, if we are still enough to listen.

Unconscious
Strategies to Manage Pandemic Emotions

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on July 21, 2020

The world is in a constant state of flux. How do we adapt to change when change is the only constant in our lives?

The world is in a constant state of flux. How do we adapt to change when change is the only constant in our lives?

Coronavirus Disease 2019
Coping in the Time of the Coronavirus

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on April 9, 2020

For many, new economic realities exacerbate anxiety. How can families preserve their sanity in these highly uncertain times?

For many, new economic realities exacerbate anxiety. How can families preserve their sanity in these highly uncertain times?

Flow
Find Your Child's Hidden Design

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on March 9, 2020

When we allow our children to find their hidden design, they have the opportunity to engage in activities that produce flow.

When we allow our children to find their hidden design, they have the opportunity to engage in activities that produce flow.

Trust
Help Teens Find Authentic Satisfaction

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on December 12, 2019

Our desire to control teens into early adulthood may not allow the necessary space and time for them to determine what is best for them.

Our desire to control teens into early adulthood may not allow the necessary space and time for them to determine what is best for them.

Health
Let's Speak the Simple Truth

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on August 12, 2019

Cluttering up the simple truth with outside opinions and scapegoats keeps us from finding and implementing real solutions.

Cluttering up the simple truth with outside opinions and scapegoats keeps us from finding and implementing real solutions.

Education
The Education Within

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on July 9, 2019

The focus on products over processes and competition over finding one’s own particular skills constitute an “outward in” approach to education that leaves teen paralyzed.

The focus on products over processes and competition over finding one’s own particular skills constitute an “outward in” approach to education that leaves teen paralyzed.

Adolescence
Your Teen Is Not You

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on May 21, 2019

Despite our best efforts, it's hard not to conflate our teens with ourselves.

Despite our best efforts, it's hard not to conflate our teens with ourselves.

Gratitude
Six Deep Breaths Back to Connection With Your Child

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on April 11, 2019

What do you do when a quiet moment threatens to turn nuclear with your teen? Stop and take six deep breaths and check in with yourself.

What do you do when a quiet moment threatens to turn nuclear with your teen? Stop and take six deep breaths and check in with yourself.

Adolescence
Three Transformative Strategies to Empower You And Your Teen

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on March 17, 2019

While research and your grandmother agree that human happiness depends on the quality of our closest relationships, maintaining that relationship with our teen can be challenging.

While research and your grandmother agree that human happiness depends on the quality of our closest relationships, maintaining that relationship with our teen can be challenging.

Media
Is Your Tween Ready for a Smartphone?

Christa Santangelo Ph.D. on January 17, 2019

Bill Gates waited until his daughter was 14 to give her a smartphone. Maybe he and others who choose to wait intuit what some research now shows.

Bill Gates waited until his daughter was 14 to give her a smartphone. Maybe he and others who choose to wait intuit what some research now shows.