Trauma and Memory: why the past feels like the present
Sometimes, you know you are safe, yet your body reacts differently, triggering racing thoughts, shallow breathing and sudden…
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The Gift of Saying No: Make This Year About Self-Care, Not People-Pleasing
We agree to things out of habit, forgetting the quiet power found in simply saying no. Meanwhile, constantly…
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Sleeping Apart to Stay Together? The Truth About Couples and Sleep Quality
Partners may sleep apart and notice changes in their sleep quality and overall daily functioning. However, sleeping separately…
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Loneliness vs Social Isolation in Older Adults
Although loneliness and social isolation affect older adults differently, they both strongly impact emotional wellbeing. Additionally, these differences…
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Survived the Family Drama? Healing After a Toxic Holiday Season
The holiday season appears joyful, peaceful and celebratory in popular culture. However, many people experience complicated emotions beneath…
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Elderly · Family · General · Mental Health · Relationships
Supporting Older Adults During Christmas
Christmas traditionally brings us joy and connection, filled with warmth, celebration, and cherished family moments. However, many older…
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Time for a Sex Checkup?
The new year encourages reflection on personal health, fresh goals, and meaningful ways to start again. Moreover, one…
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General · Health · Life Coaching · Mental Health · Relationships · Trauma
Shame and self-blame: the hidden impact of trauma
When something painful or frightening happens, the emotional impact continues long after the event itself has ended. Gradually,…
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Is Santa coming to Camp? What Your Kids Can Expect at Christmas Camp Willingness
Santa is already ironing his shirt to prepare for the festive season, just as we prepare our exciting…
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Two Christmases, One Happy Kid: Co-Parenting Secrets for a Joyful Holiday
Many separated or divorced parents find the holiday season challenging as they navigate schedules, emotions, and differing family…
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Festive or Stressful? Making Christmas Work for Kids with Two Homes
Christmas can bring either happiness or heartache for children whose parents live in two separate and structured households….
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Step-Parents and Santa: Making the Holidays Work in a Blended Family
Nowadays, holidays in blended families present both joy and complexity as parents and children navigate new dynamics and…
