LTR – Dr. Jessica Griffin is a clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in childhood trauma and family assessment. She is a relationship expert known for appearances on media outlets like NPR, Fox News, and Insider. Dr. Griffin is the CEO of Lovebuilder, Inc., offering online relationship training. She co-authored "Relationship Rx: Prescriptions for Lasting Love and Deeper Connection" with Dr. Pepper Schwartz.
Dr. Griffin highlights the importance of relational health and its impact on well-being. She discusses how stress affects relationships and attachment styles, such as secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Addressing the fear of change, she introduces a problem-solving strategy for couples. Dr. Griffin also presents the cognitive triangle, showing how changing thoughts affects emotions and behaviors. Topics covered include physical touch, finances, communication patterns, household responsibilities, and parenting. She emphasizes that relationships are crucial, suggesting strategies for maintaining healthy relationships.
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