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Friday Quickie: Skillful Communication

The world fell in love with the Stills in 2014 as they watched the family courageously beat a stage 4 childhood cancer diagnosis. Devon, a former NFL player, and his wife, Asha have built a strong and loyal community on social media because of their undeniable love, authenticity, and humor.

Today, Devon is a positive psychology practitioner and instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in dyadic relationships, including romantic relationships and parenting. Asha is a certified relationship coach specializing in dating, marriage, and separation issues. Together, they provide evidence-based interventions to improve relationship satisfaction.

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Friday Quickie: Skillful Communication

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