Unlocking a better life with compassionate self-awareness

Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

For Couples: When Good Intentions Go Wrong

Good intentions by a partner in a couple can lead to conflict and feelings of rejection. Developing self-awareness and curiosity can help repair the relationship by nurturing empathy and compassion.

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Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

Is self-love a prerequisite for loving another person?

Love is a multifaceted experience. Our ability to accept and give love fluctuates over time and with different experiences. So how do we learn to love ourselves and others better, as well as cope with setbacks such as rejection?

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Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

How to Heal from Rejection Sensitivity

Rejection sensitivity can be difficult to live with. Using the framework of attachment theory, learn how to cope in healthy ways with rejection.

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