Relational Savoring

Jessica L. Borelli, PhD, is a professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD in psychology from Yale University and completed her predoctoral internship at the University of California, Los Angeles Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Dr. Borelli amp rsquo s work focuses on the intersection of attachment relationships and health, with a particular focus on the impact of relationships on emotion. She has published more than 5 journal articles in her area of interest. In addition to writing journal articles, she enjoys teaching and speaking to the public about the science of relationships. In collaboration with Dr. Stacey Doan, she is the author of a parenting book, Nature Meets Nurture: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids (APA LifeTools). Alongside her academic work, she is a practicing psychologist specializing in children and families, and is the clinical director of Compass Therapy, a private practice in Newport Beach, California. She lives in Irvine, California, with her husband and three children, with whom she enjoys laughing, singing, and all forms of silliness.

• Acknowledgments. Overview of Relational SavoringPart I. Theoretical and Empirical Support2. Theoretical Principles Underlying Relational Savoring3. Evidence Base for Relational SavoringPart II. The How-To of Relational Savoring4. Phase : Memory Selection5. Phase 2: Memory Reflection. Addressing General Areas of Difficulty and Clinical Techniques to Circumvent ThemPart III. Relational Savoring in Clinical Context7. Tailoring Your Relational Savoring Intervention to Your Individual Client8. Adapting Relational Savoring for Individuals With Specific Mental Health Concerns9. Relational Savoring in Couples and Families. The Cultural Congruence of Relational Savoring and Partnering With Community Agencies to Heighten ItAfterword: Relational Savoring for TherapistsReferencesIndexAbout the Author