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Coping Ahead for the Holidays
The holidays inevitably bring a mix of emotions as we shuffle from social events to family gatherings. While fun is there to be had, expectations, financial strain, and social obligations ... Read More
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Holiday Survival Guide: 7 Essential Tips to Manage Stress and Enjoy the Season
“There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” – Henry Kissinger The holiday season can be a time of excitement and connection, but it also ... Read More
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A Different Kind of Loss
The first Christmas after my son died, I couldn’t put up decorations. Christmas was a challenge to be endured rather than an anticipated event. We, as a family, talked and shared memories ... Read More
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Navigating Relationship Strain and Sexual Health During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often seen as a time for celebration, joy, and family togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a period of increased stress, family tensions, and emotional ... Read More
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Holiday Guide for LATE Men
Gift Ideas for Your Wife or Girlfriend This is a holiday guide for LATE Men – adult men who sometimes function like Lost, Angry Teenagers – late to mature and late to show up ... Read More
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Finding Peace in the Holiday Season After a Loss
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. It’s a period when families and friends come together, and phrases like “peace on earth” echo in ... Read More
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Four Techniques for Managing Grief During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time when there are expectations to be “together”, “joyous” and to “celebrate.” These descriptive words can greatly differ from the pain, despair, ... Read More
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Some tips for the Holiday Season and Managing High Maintenance Family Members
Do you fear or dread holidays because of the expectations put on you by high maintenance family members? Or maybe you feel like you must be someone you are not, or the family members treat ... Read More
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Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Gut Health: A New Path to Healing
When living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or persistent gut issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), each day can feel like a battle against an invisible foe. Physical pain, fatigue, ... Read More
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Happy is the goal
What is your story you’ve told yourself about why you can’t be fully happy in the present? Is it something along the lines of: I’ll be happy when I get the promotion or pay raise? ... Read More
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Caring for the Caregiver: Befriending Burnout as a Path to Renewal
Caregivers across all professions—from therapists to nurses, spiritual directors to first responders—are often companions on the path, walking with those they care for, helping to ... Read More
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Why You Need Goals
It is that time of year when almost everyone is thinking about their goals for the new year. If you are not one of those people, you may be one who scoffs at those who do… You might assume ... Read More