Ashley and Edward share a bibliography of key books on connection and attunement Our book Missing Each Other: How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections draws upon many disciplines — including neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, music, sports, literature, and mindfulness — to explore the key role of “attunement” in human connection. Attunement is…

Learning to feel connected as one global community and work together “The climate crisis lives in our relationships…This is the crisis of disconnection. This is the crisis of dehumanization. …

There are resources that can help us face frightening realities without being completely overwhelmed “The most radical thing any of us can do at this time is to be fully present to what is happening in the world.” –Joanna Macy Working together to insist that governments and corporations take climate…

What makes it so difficult to get our act together to address climate change — “It feels as if civilization itself were on the brink, and that we lack the collective willpower and coordination necessary to address issues of vital importance to the very survival of our species. It doesn’t have to be this way.” — Douglas Rushkoff, Team Human, 2019 The recent United Nations…

Principles of attunement can help your family feel grounded as you settle into the school year routine — As children and young adults return to school this month, emotions may be mixed. On one hand, parents usually express some sense of relief from the return of reliable child care. Kids are excited and nervous to meet up with old friends and hopeful about the possibility of new friendships…

Principles of motivational interviewing and attunement can help in having these conversations — How can you best encourage your friend, family member, or coworker to get vaccinated against COVID19 when they’re still reluctant? You know the facts are on your side. The virus has killed over 600,000 Americans, and we in America have readily available vaccines that are safe and effective. Getting vaccinated…

With a never-ending news cycle filled with one global crisis after another, our bodies are affected by what we read more than you may think — Bad news seems to follow us daily. And it’s likely you’re seeing or reading about it right from the moment you wake up, as 80% of Americans say they check their phones within 10 minutes of waking up. This continual absorption of the latest headlines probably continues throughout your day…

Social dos and dont’s can be useful guides, but high-quality interactions require “contingent responding” — “Five things you shouldn’t say to people who are grieving.” “Do’s and don’ts for first dates.” “Three ways to have ‘the talk’ about where your relationship is going.” We see stories with titles like these all the time. Rules of thumb for social situations can be really helpful. It’s hard…

If you’re nervous about the reemergence of a full social calendar, here are some ways you can gradually adjust — The United States is well on it’s way to have a summer filled with social gatherings, especially since the CDC declared that most fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in many settings. Vaccination protects not only individuals themselves, but also those around them. As a result, cities…