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How to Prepare for Couples Therapy
From navigating parenthood to coping with work stress, there are a seemingly endless number of challenges couples will have to grapple with over the course of their relationship, and sometimes ... Read More
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How Emotion-Focused Therapy is Used in Couple Counseling
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to couples counseling, as each relationship comprises different challenges and experiences. But some therapeutic strategies have proven ... Read More
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Worried About Your Child or Teen? 3 Things You Can Do Right Now
I have good news and bad news. People usually want the bad news first, so here goes: You, alone, do not have the power to make your child happy. None of us do. That’s the bad news. Okay, ... Read More
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Unlocking the Introvert’s Guide to Success in Therapy: 10 Effective Strategies
Are you someone who prefers quiet reflection over loud chatter? If so, stepping into the world of therapy might feel like navigating uncharted territory. But fear not, because we’ve ... Read More
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Below the Surface: Why Women Helpers Struggle
Women who work in the helping field face unique challenges. You were probably drawn to this field because empathy comes naturally to you. Helping professionals want a job that is meaningful ... Read More
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Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse: Rebuilding a Life of Empowerment and Happiness
Narcissistic abuse is particularly insidious as it almost always damages every aspect of a person’s sense of self including their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. ... Read More
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Best Practices for Integrating after a Retreat: 5 Tips for a Soft Landing
A quick internet search will reveal that there are hundreds of retreat options from yoga immersions to mindfulness retreats to sound healing trainings. If you have made the decision and ... Read More
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Top Ten Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness is a powerful skill that has been taught for thousands of years by many world religions: Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, to name a few. In the 1980s, Dr. Jon ... Read More
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4 Steps to Build a Healthy Relationship
Healthy relationships are critical to our overall well-being. Research shows that healthy relationships can ease anxiety, reduce the risk of depression, and other mental conditions. And ... Read More
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“Leaves on a Stream” – Cognitive Defusion Exercise
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides us with the tools to practice cognitive defusion, which is the willingness to let go of the attachment and over-identification with ... Read More
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Deep Dive into the Dynamics of People-Pleasing: Comprehensive Insights and Boundary-Setting Techniques
Individuals with a people-pleasing disposition are often characterized by their relentless pursuit of peace and their aversion to conflict, which frequently comes at a personal cost. These ... Read More
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Rules for Fair Fighting
Arguing is an inevitable part of all relationships. However, additional damage can be created by the process of the argument, beyond what is created from what the fight is actually about; ... Read More