Do you want to get better at managing stress and conflicts in intimate relationships? Here are 10 tips from a registered couples therapist on how to navigate conflict and come out closer on the other side. Stress and conflicts are a natural part of being in a relationship, just as they are in other parts […]
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Building Strong Bonds: 10 Quick Activities for Secure Parent-Child Attachment Building a secure attachment with your child is crucial for their emotional and social development. Secure attachment provides a solid foundation for a child’s overall well-being, fostering trust, empathy, and resilience. In this fast-paced world, finding time for meaningful parent-child interactions can be challenging. However,
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Generation Z, born between 1996-2012 is often characterized by certain traits. Some are viewed as virtuous; others are criticized in comparison to their parents’ long-held generational values and beliefs. Of course, generalizations about entire generations can’t capture the full complexity of individuals within it. Transitioning from raising children to supporting them as they become adults
Where ‘I’ end and ‘you’ begin Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. A person with healthy boundaries can say “no” to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships. Boundaries improve our relationships and self-esteem An overly sacrificing approach
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Unfortunately for many families we end up in a place where the marital relationship can no longer be maintained and we need to make a decision to move forward apart. This is never an easy decision and often it feels there are so many things to worry about we don’t know where to begin. Navigating
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Many of us have already heard about dopamine: a neurotransmitter associated with motivation, pleasure, and reward. It is well established that dopamine is implicated in addiction processes. When we engage in activities such as playing video games and scrolling through social media on our phones, it is the immediate release of dopamine that is keeping
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Defining Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These symptoms are more than just habits or worries; they are intense, often irrational fears and actions that significantly disrupt daily life. OCD not only affects the individuals who have it but also has
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I am a parent of a 9-year-old boy. At the age of 6, we got him diagnosed for dyslexia. My husband is dyslexic. His parents and himself had tried to explain the struggles we would soon face with my son. The struggles to find him help, the struggle of battling the notions that dyslexia was
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Have you ever wondered why human beings sleep for roughly one third of our lives? The truth is that sleep plays such an important role in our health that it impacts everything from our ability to focus on activities throughout the day to how effective our bodies digest food. It impacts the longevity of our
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In the new reality of working remotely due to COVID-19, many leaders are scrambling to adjust. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to connect with and lead others on your team in a virtual environment. Given that face-to-face leadership is extremely complex, even for seasoned and skilled leaders, leading an effective, efficient, high-performing team in a
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