Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT

Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT has a private practice in Marin County (Larkspur), CA., working with individuals and couples in-office or via tele-health for those in California.

Lisa is also the creator of LoveAndLifeToolbox.com with articles and tools in support of emotional health and relationships. A frequent media consultant, she has appeared online in CNN, HuffingtonPost, Shape, Men’s Health and others.

She lives in Mill Valley, California, loves nature, travel and is an avid tennis player.

52 articles published

Relationship Minute: Identify your wounds

Relationship MinuteApril 15, 20221KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Your relationship vulnerabilities have a tendency to be a reflection of prior experiences that were wired into your brain as either strengths or vulnerabilities. These wounds can be healed and your brain rewired (great news) but the first step is to be clear about what your issues are. Ideally, they have an idea of the…

Emotional Health Minute: How to Stay Upbeat in Quarantine

Emotional Health MinuteApril 5, 2020937Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are in a situation like nothing any of us have experienced in this global pandemic. The coronavirus has halted us in our tracks requiring us to hunker down worrying about health, finances, security, social connection, overall impact and when things will look anything like "normal" was before. Now more than ever we will need…

Emotional Health Minute: Feeling negative? Who do you hang with?

Emotional Health MinuteMarch 9, 2018737Views 0Likes 0Comments

Did you know that emotions are contagious? If you spend a lot of time with positive, happy people, chances are some of that will rub off. And the opposite is true when hanging out with the more negatively focused. Humans being humans, they have a range of emotions and all are valid but be mindful…

Relationship Minute: Where does relationship success begin?

Relationship MinuteSeptember 15, 2016774Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are many facets of healthy relationships, elements of strong foundation ideally resting underneath a couple. Trust, security, emotional safety and good communication are just a few. But where does relationship success truly begin? Don't even bother looking towards your partner. Hold up a mirror to yourself because that's where relationship success starts. In order to have the…

Emotional Health Minute: One happiness Rx?

Emotional Health MinuteMay 5, 2016671Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ok - so happiness can't possibly boil down to one solitary thing, however many researchers believe that if you HAD to it would be gratitude. Gratitude can not only be the path to a more life satisfaction but even improve your heart. But being "grateful" isn't necessarily easy, especially if you are prone to a strong negativity…

Relationship Minute: Seek happiness from within or from your marriage or relationship?

Relationship MinuteAugust 18, 2015663Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you are frustrated because your marriage or relationship isn't "making" you happy you might want to re-think that. There is a vast difference between being happy with your relationship rather than seeking happiness from your relationship. What is important is a sense of safety and trust. This is a condition that's important for you…

Author page: Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT

Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT

Relationship Minute: Identify your wounds

Emotional Health Minute: How to Stay Upbeat in Quarantine

Emotional Health Minute: Feeling negative? Who do you hang with?

Relationship Minute: Where does relationship success begin?

Emotional Health Minute: One happiness Rx?

Relationship Minute: Seek happiness from within or from your marriage or relationship?

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