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Getting Curious about Friendships
Reciprocity is similar to a game of tennis or ping pong. There’s a rhythm or a flow of a back and forth exchange. When someone...
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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Pandemic Precautions vs. Mental Health
As the world struggles anew to contain COVID-19, concerns are growing regarding its long-term impact on mental health. Factors, such as:...
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Counseling and Shopping for Sweaters
Only about half of Americans who would qualify as having a clinical mental health issue receive treatment for it, according to a 2010...
Aug 24, 20213 min read
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"Walking on Sunshine" How-to
A 2013 study in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that people who listened to upbeat music could improve their moods and boost...
Aug 23, 20211 min read
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Worry Monsters
"First of all, keep him out of the light, he hates bright light, especially sunlight, it'll kill him. Second, don't give him any water,...
Aug 23, 20213 min read
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How Do You Tend?
As we find ways to understand ourselves (and others), we find new pathways to better communication and means to live in a way that is...
Jul 12, 20211 min read
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Some YouTubers I love
Sometimes I am clear, and sometimes I am "clear as mud". There are a couple of professionals who have made it their mission to provide...
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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The Jekyll and Hyde of Jealousy
How can you think about jealousy differently? A jealous partner often has pain stemming from their attachment to you and their fear that...
Jul 3, 20212 min read
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Navigating a Shared Vision for the Future
Have you noticed that you and someone close to you have different priorities or visions for the future? No need to panic. This is an...
Jul 3, 20212 min read
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When the Baby Phase Sucks
In his book Buddha Brain, psychologist Rick Hansen describes three evolutionary stages of the brain that provide different signaling...
Jul 3, 20213 min read
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The Problem with Momma Bears
He feeds donuts to your toddler. He is late to daycare pick-up. He doesn't want to be left alone with the baby. He treats you like a 50's...
Jul 3, 20214 min read
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Mutuality Mindset in Parenting
Parenting is messy business. It reveals our own insecurities as well as wounds about childhood. With such a high investment in our own...
Jun 16, 20213 min read
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Playing House After Separation (For the Sake of the Kids)
Co-parents who find a new normal that feels "right" for them after separation are able to find a way to enjoy being with everyone for the...
Jun 2, 20213 min read
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The Past Will Never Be Different
Your past is a collection of experiences that happened. They had a beginning and an end. It is natural to want to revise our histories to...
May 29, 20212 min read
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School Sports: A Right? A Privilege? A Necessity?
Scholastic sports programs teach many valuable lessons that cannot be learned in a classroom. Courts have upheld for years that...
May 11, 20213 min read
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Do I wake up at 6 or hit the snooze button? Do I have coffee or tea? Do I take a shower, go for a run, read a book, snuggle with my...
May 3, 20212 min read
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Pillow Talk
Lack of restorative sleep can make you feel irritable, exhausted, and alone. Your family and friends could be frustrated with you as they...
May 3, 20214 min read
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Affording Therapy
If you've struggled to find a therapist, you are not alone. Psychology Today is one great resource to help, as is Postpartum Support...
Apr 29, 20215 min read
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Timing is Everything
We are creatures of habit. Routines suit us and keep us sane. If you are feeling off, maybe try a schedule to see if it helps. What do I...
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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Loss... Love with no place to land
When experiencing a devastating loss, it's like a punch followed by a nasty flu. While it may feel initially like you and your loved...
Apr 28, 20212 min read
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