Susan presents the idea that if we nurture our relationships, we become a team and build the trust and goodwill we will need to get through difficult times. She offers three tools that can help make relationships happier and more lasting. Susan L. Adler, LCSW has 35 years of experience as a therapist and was named Chicago Social Worker of the Year by the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. She is an award-winning author and a certified clinical member and supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently in private practice, Susan specializes in couples therapy, including premarital counseling, separation and divorce recovery, and individual psychotherapy for adults. She has a subspecialty working with LGBTQ individuals and couples. Susan is known for her accessible, humanistic, strengths-based, and goal-oriented approach to treatment. She is passionate about helping others discover and achieve their personal goals and experience deep, satisfying relationships. Happily married, Susan has lived, worked and raised her family, including six children and step-children, in the Oak Park/River Forest area for the past 30 years. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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