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3 Unmet Childhood Needs & How They Impact Relationships
It may come as no surprise, but the care we receive as children shape our future experiences and relationships. Those who had their emotional and physical needs met during childhood are well-positioned for secure attachments and healthy relationships in adulthood.
Codependency Vs. Interdependency
When it comes to relationships, there’s no guide or definition of a perfect one. What might work for one couple might not work for another, and that’s okay.
Disconnect to Reconnect: The Importance of Taking Mindful Breaks from Social Platforms
The digital world we live in today makes it incredibly easy to pick up your phone and automatically click on a social media icon from your home screen. It can be easy to have a chunk of time in your day-to-day dedicated to social media use.
From Trauma to Addiction: Unraveling the Complex Link
Trauma is an emotional response to a deep, disturbing, or distressful event like a natural disaster, an accident, or an act of violence. Responses to traumatic events are very personal and individualized depending on a number of factors.
How Grief Affects the Body
Grief is an emotion that no one wants to experience, but unfortunately, it is inevitable. There’s no one way you’ll experience grief or one cause of it. It’s something that occurs and manifests differently for everyone.
How the Unmet Needs of Childhood Affect Adult Relationships
As children, it’s hard to imagine that our experiences and overall surroundings will impact our adult relationships. It’s not something that is on a child’s radar, but adults should be aware of this.
How Your Body Remembers Trauma
Trauma is one of the most difficult things to recover from. If you or someone you love has experienced something traumatic, healing might feel impossible.
How Anxiety & Depression are Related
Two emotions that are commonly used a lot in casual conversation are “anxious” and “depressed.” It’s not uncommon that someone diagnosed with depression could later or concurrently be diagnosed with anxiety and vice versa.
Frustrating Family? How to Cope During the Holidays
As hard as it may be to admit, we all have that one person in our family that we do not get along with or are frustrated with. With the holiday season approaching, it’s important to figure out how to interact with those difficult family members.
5 Tips to Calm an Anxious Night
Have you ever had one of those nights where you just can’t seem to fall asleep? At times, it can feel like your mind won’t stop racing, or you can’t stop fixating on one topic.
What is the Gottman Method & How Does It Work?
There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship. At one point or another, couples will experience some level of negativity in their relationship.
5 Ways to Handle Holiday Grief
The holiday season is often associated with feelings of happiness, hopefulness, and joy. We look forward to the year ahead as we fondly remember the year that has passed.
Why Your Anxiety Can Feel So Intense At Night
Are you afraid of the dark? Why is anxiety more intense at night? If you fear nights because of severe anxiety, you are not alone.
4 Ways to Identify Narcissistic Abuse in a Relationship
Narcissism, at its core, leaves very little space for anyone else. This can become muddied and toxic in relationships when the primary need of one individual is to be built up at all times. Without the ability to empathize, understanding the partner’s needs can be nearly impossible for narcissistic partners who operate in contractual or self-preserving ways.
How to Handle Grief Shaming, From Others and Ourselves
Often, family, friends, and loved ones can rally around you during loss; however, you may find that some cannot witness grief and may even add a layer of shame to your suffering.
How Culture Can Impact the Way We View & Process Depression
Cultural norms influence how we express ourselves and view our emotions. These norms can either be helpful or harmful when you consider your experience of depression.