empathy Archives - Alicia H. Clark PsyD

Communicating When We Have Opposite Opinions: Civil Discourse

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 02:28:29 +0000

Salon Topic given at the 15th Anniversary Annual Retreat for the Belizean Grove January 22, 2015, Antigua, Guatemala Sometimes it isn’t easy to communicate when we agree, let alone when we don’t. Effectively communicating when we have opposite opinions is tough, and requires one key ingredient – listening. I was pleased to speak about using active…

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Here’s The Secret To Making Your Marriage Last – Video Panel for Your Tango

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:50:03 +0000

So pleased to be a part of this panel on long-term relationship success. Empathy, gratitude and making a relationship a priority are well-known elements of making your marriage last. When cultivating connection and intimacy, think of building a bridge between you and your partner, to help you both feel understood, safe, and connected. There’s no question…

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7 Ways To Kick Anger Out Of Your Relationship For Good – Your Tango, PsychCentral

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 01:54:51 +0000

Too much fighting in your relationship? Empathy is the antidote to anger! “Love is not a contract between two narcissists. It’s more than that. It’s a construction that compels the participants to go beyond narcissism. In order that love lasts one has to reinvent oneself.” -French Philosopher Alain Badiou Resentment and anger in relationships often stem from utter…

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Feeling Disconnected In Love? 3 Ways to Build a Bridge

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:04:13 +0000

It isn’t always easy to know how to build a bridge in relationships. Committed relationships require two people to prioritize connecting and forging a life together. Exchanging thoughts, feelings, and intimacy on a regular basis are some of the key ways we can maintain connection in love. While initial love might feel like it “just…

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Cited in Empowher, straightoutthegate.com – How Being Selfless Can Impact Your Mental Health

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:34:36 +0000

How Being Selfless Can Impact Your Mental Health, by Rheyanne Weaver. Alicia Clark, a licensed clinical psychologist, said in an email that she defines altruism and selflessness as a “capacity for empathy.” “Empathy is the capacity to understand another’s experience and convey that understanding in a way that makes a person feel understood,” Clark said. “It…

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Forgiveness: 3 Steps to Let Go of Anger and Find Peace

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:42:45 +0000

We often think of forgiveness as something we do on behalf of the person who wronged us. But forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s about us. Even though the process is still about that person… There is nothing wrong with forgiving him or her in order to help ourselves feel better. This is an active choice that…

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Surviving an Affair – The Basics

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:25:14 +0000

Surviving an affair is very challenging, but possible if two people have the right attitude. This is hard when there has been betrayal, and often lying and deceit. In my work with couples and infidelity, I have noticed a few things that are key to surviving an affair. Here are a few basics. Success hinges…

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