Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family

The Mel Robbins Podcast

This episode will change the way you think about every relationship in your life.

Today, Harvard’s Dr. Stuart Ablon is distilling 30 years of behavior change research into one hour.

Dr. Ablon is the Founder and Director of Think: Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, which focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving. An award-winning psychologist, Dr. Ablon is also a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

After listening, you will have a completely new approach to dealing with difficult people, challenging kids, and family members.

In this candid and relatable conversation, Mel and Dr. Ablon bust through the most common parenting myths and offers a simple 3 step approach for transforming even the most frustrating dynamics.

This episode isn’t just about solving conflicts; it’s about creating a deeper understanding of others and fostering lasting change.

Whether you're a parent, partner, or simply navigating life’s challenges, this conversation is for you.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, and want to create a peaceful connection with family, listen to to this episode next: The Simple Tool That Will Transform Your Family Dynamic

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