Couples & Connections
In Couples & Connections, licensed clinical psychologist Cynthia Post, PhD, discusses a wide range of mental health issues with health journalist Theresa Sullivan Barger. With a focus on relationships of every kind, the long-time therapist offers solutions to challenges faced by couples, families, singles, and individuals. Dr. Post addresses common conflicts that arise between couples, parents and their young children, adults and their parents, siblings, friends, and colleagues. Topics include grief and loss, loneliness, dating, depression, in-laws, stepfamilies, holidays, parenting and grandparenting, healthy communication, and more. www.cynthiapostphd.com
#couplesandconnections #couplestherapy #couples #relationships #cynthiapost #drpost
Episodes
19 episodes
Modern Grandparenting - part 3
In this third in a series, we discuss the specifics of engagement between parents, children and their children’s children and how that has changed. Some is much the same, such as each generation of parents thinks they’re going to do a better jo...
•
27:16
Modern Grandparenting - part 2
In this second episode in a series on grandparenting, we talk more specifically about managing the logistics of the grandparent, parent, grandchild relationship. Last time, we talked about the changing role of grandparents, how grandparents use...
•
23:29
Modern Grandparenting - part 1
In this first in a three-part series on grandparenting, we talk about how the role of grandparents has changed in modern families. Today’s grandparents are generally more involved in the lives of their grandchildren, often providing free childc...
•
23:47
Having Difficult Conversations, Skillfully
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post addresses how to begin a difficult conversation with a partner, family member, or friend, giving examples of what to say to broach the subject and what to do when tension rises. She descri...
•
21:44
Loneliness
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post addresses America's loneliness epidemic and what anyone can do to build connections, even people struggling with depression. She provides concrete steps to develop deeper personal connecti...
•
22:00
Valentine's Day
Whether you're in a relationship or single, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides insights into how to make the most of or get through Valentine's Day. Whether you mark the day or decide not to, it can be fraught. She offers tips for ...
•
11:43
Finding A Therapist
A recurring theme of this podcast is that professional mental health advice can often be helpful. This episode is a conversation about finding a therapist. Specific questions … How do you know you might need professional help? What types of the...
•
15:53
What Does It Take To Be A Couple - part 3
This is part three of a conversation about what it takes to be a couple. Some specifics: Challenges, how to handle extended family relationships, parenting, friends, finances, spending time and sexuality.Info:
•
15:33
What Does It Take To Be A Couple - part 2
This episode digs deeper into the previous conversation about what it takes to be a couple. Some specifics: what to consider to make a partnership work, long term partnerships, conflict resolution, and daily connectedness. Info:
•
21:29
What Does It Take To Be A Couple - part 1
This episode explores the question of what it takes to be a couple, from the perspective of individuals as well as those who are part of a couple already. Specific issues include how to know if your partnership is healthy, factors that lead cou...
•
18:12
Empty Nesting
This episode defines Empty Nesting and explores specific aspects including immediate things an empty nesting couple is faced with, how to address empty nesting issues for couples, single parents and children, and how to plan for empty nesting.&...
•
15:23
Creating A Meaningful Life In the New Year
This episode explores the definition of a meaningful life and offers specific steps to help create such a life. In addition, Dr. Post talks about the connection between celebrations like New Years, birthdays and anniversaries and creating a mea...
•
12:24
Managing Relationships with Adult Children
This episode explores parental relationships with their adult children, including a look at what is appropriate, healthy and normal in a relationship between adult children and their parents, how should parents respond to their adult children, ...
•
14:27
Coping With Aging
Growing older might present us with new, frustrating and unexpected challenges. Depression, isolation and even suicide are factors we may face as we age, but there are ways to have a positive outlook. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post discusses...
•
17:17
Retirement
This episode explores the meaning of retirement, our relationship with work, identity connected to a career, the life-changing experience of leaving full-time work. More information: www.cynthiapostphd.co...
•
18:28
Changing Tides In Family Relationships
This episode explores changing family dynamics as adult children become parents, with specific examples of various generational combinations. Dr. Post provides suggestions for new parents, new grandparents, step families and blended families. w...
•
22:50
How To Keep Friend and Family Relationships Healthy
This episode explores specific things we can do to keep friend and family relationships healthy, including staying connected, the pros and cons of social media, and structuring time to stay in touch. More information: www.cynthiapostphd.com &nb...
•
15:54