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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
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Challenges Posed By App Dating For Gay Men in Today’s World
It’s no news that dating apps and the rise of social media have revolutionized and expanded upon the concept of “online dating” that took off in the 1990s. While this directly affects ... Read More
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Taming the Inner Critic: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Criticism
Did you know that every person has an inner voice that constantly chats away inside their head? Some call it self-talk, while others might know it as the “inner critic.” But ... Read More
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Empty Nest/Full Life: Three steps to help ease our “second adolescence”
My kids are 25 and 22 years old. Youngest is still in college, finishing his last year, but it feels as if he’s really left the nest. I never understood the loss associated with an empty ... Read More
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Unwrapping Holiday Anxiety: A Therapist’s Perspective on Navigating Festive Stress
The holiday season, often synonymous with joy and celebration, can paradoxically bring about heightened anxiety. Let’s delve into some common holiday stressors and provide insights into ... Read More
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6 Tips to Help Ease Seasonal Depression
Do the changing seasons sometimes leave you feeling down or overwhelmed? Many people struggle with emotional fluctuations as the calendar flips from summer to fall and winter. Seasonal ... Read More
