We all handle change differently—especially when it’s the kind that sneaks up on us or flips our world upside down. When life throws something unexpected our way, our brain goes into detective mode,...
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What do you do if you hate the way you look? Do you punish yourself for not living up to an imaginary ideal, hoping your harsh words will keep you from unhealthy habits or magically transform your...
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Start off the school year with some positive parenting! Whether your child is returning to a familiar environment or starting fresh at a brand new school, let them know you see them, you hear them,...
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I was first introduced to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, or TTM, while interning at an in-patient addiction treatment center during the final hours of my counseling degree. The model...
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Want to know about something you may already be doing that has (or can) significantly impact your relationships? A psychological phenomenon known as emotional projection, where individuals...
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What's your parenting style? Different parenting styles influence the way in which we communicate with our children. Cultural norms and our own upbringing can affect our choices – perhaps we wish to...
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People often liken divorce to a death. The death of a loved one involves a profound loss. The death of a relationship touches everyone affected in a very similar way. Both death and divorce involve...
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Wondering how social media is shaping your teen's body image (and what you can do about it)? Teenagers and young adults today have grown up in a world that has no concept of what it means to be “off...
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What if our worth comes not from that which we pursue, but from who we already are? What Is Self-Worth—and Why Does It Matter? In a world that often tells us we need to do more, achieve more, or be...
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Ever chill by the pool or in the cool A/C, scrolling through Instagram… when BAM! You’re hit every five seconds with pictures and videos of someone’s perfect life – all meticulously CRAFTED and...
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Do you crave connection but get in your own way, waiting for the moment when you feel you will be worthy to share yourself with someone? Too often, our body insecurity leads to inhibitions...
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The Butterfly Effect in Relationships: how Small Changes create big shifts with CBT Ever feel stuck in your relationship and wonder if anything can really change? Here’s the good news: it can—and it...
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