Learning From Relationship Challenges With Bruce Tift

Relationships can be such a source of pleasure, connection, and joy.  However, we often have a fairy-tale idea that healthy relationships have no challenges!  What if relationship problems can contribute to transformation and healthy growth?  Listen to this conversation with Bruce Tift, MA, as he sheds light on this important topic.  📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒Bruce Tift was a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  He taught at Naropa University for twenty-five years (A Buddhist inspired non-sectarian University rooted in contemplative education combines both East and West), worked in a psychiatric ward and worked as a family therapist with social services. He is long time meditation practitioner, over 40 years, and had the good fortune to be a student of the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and to meet a number of realized teachers.You can connect with Bruce Tift by visiting - https://www.brucetift.com/📚 Here is Bruce's book: Note:  We’re affiliates with the link below, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals. 📕 "Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation" - https://amzn.to/3SKBGUdYou can watch this epsidoe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRw1rzfsMEQ Hit subscribe and get ready for a Pause To Elevate now! Learn more and join free mindfulness and laughter sessions , and give aways by joining our newsletter  - visit www.drkasimalmashat.com or  www.centreformindfulness.ca. Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/  If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.