Mel Schwartz, LCSW

Creating Resilient Relationships

The wonder of first meeting and falling in love is in part due to the curiosity and passion of learning about each other. Regrettably, over… Continue reading Creating Resilient Relationships

What Do We Mean by “Moving on”?

We recently announced a new feature at A Shift of Mind called the Question of the Week. The following is my response to Louise, who… Continue reading What Do We Mean by “Moving on”?

#121 How Wealth Can Negatively Impact Relationships

In a special cross-posting of the blog and podcast, the focus is on how wealth can often be detrimental to healthy interpersonal and familial relationships.

Over-Simplifying Equals Dumbing Down

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Either / or thinking leads to stagnation, while embracing complexity brings clarity of thought. Read to discover how our relationships evolve once we free ourselves from the need to be right.

Communication Is the Heartbeat of Relationship

If communication is indeed the heartbeat of relationship, it’s little wonder that most relations are on coronary care. Once again we are confronted with another… Continue reading Communication Is the Heartbeat of Relationship

#113 Why Do You Need to Be Right?

In the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz episode 113, I share why being kind is often better for your relationships than being “right,” and how you can make the shift.

Low Self-Esteem: A Missed Diagnosis

According to the National Institute of Health, one in every two Americans will ultimately be diagnosed with some form of mental illness. What’s behind this… Continue reading Low Self-Esteem: A Missed Diagnosis

Are We Really Speaking about the Same Thing?

How often have you felt frustrated in conversations as if you were each talking about a different thing? That’s because you were… To experience truly… Continue reading Are We Really Speaking about the Same Thing?

What In the Hell Do We Mean By “Codependence?”

Are you sure you know what’s meant by the term “codependence?” Let’s examine the word and the behavior.

#101 Invest in Yourself: Taking Down Your Walls

Discover how authenticity and vulnerability enhance our relationships in this 101st episode of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz.