At first, working from home may have seemed like a dream. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many of us are still working remotely. What started as a temporary solution in March of this year has now become the norm, and there’s no certain end in sight.
How to Effectively Balance Nurture and Structure in Your Parenting
How to Manage the Effect a Child with Intellectual Disabilities Has on Your Relationship & Family
Is Your Addiction a Result of Unresolved Trauma? 5 Ways to Tell
Painful or unpleasant memories are a normal part of life.
It’s also normal to want to mask those memories in any way possible. You may turn to drugs, alcohol, food, or something else — but ultimately, the pain of your trauma may remain. Many people use addiction to shield their emotions; however, many don’t consider that their addiction may be fueling their emotions.
Promote Intimacy with Your Partner: How to Bring Up Sensitive Topics
Intimacy is a crucial part of any relationship. Intimacy is not only sex, it can come in many other forms, such as kissing, holding hands, or even deep conversation. Everyone has different preferences and boundaries when it comes to intimacy, and you should be respectful of your partner’s boundaries.
Overwhelmed or Scared by the News? How to Cope & De-Stress
Have you reached your threshold for stress in 2020? If so, you are not alone. This is a time of previously unseen turmoil. Each one of us is navigating uncharted territory. To call this scenario frightening would be a vast understatement. The mere act of monitoring news headlines is enough to trigger anxiety.
If any or all of this sounds familiar, take heart. It is normal and okay to feel afraid under such dire circumstances. Through a combination of self-care steps and guidance from a therapist, you can rediscover your balance in the age of COVID-19.
Feeling Counterfeit? How to Deal with Impostor Syndrome
How Regulating Your Emotions Helps You Achieve a Positive Outcome
Regulating emotions effectively is an ongoing journey. It begins early in childhood when parents and caregivers help to soothe a toddler’s crying over ice cream on the sidewalk or fighting over whose turn it is to go first.
The external events that challenge healthy emotional regulation will change with time, of course.
How to Fuel Personal Growth Through Positive Self-Talk
It may sound simplistic but practicing the habit of positive self-talk is a proven way to fuel personal growth.
On the flip side, giving ourselves negative messages is an excellent way to hamper growth. With time, we begin to believe what we tell ourselves about ourselves. The internal messages we give ourselves color the way we perceive our lives.
How to Meditate: 5 Beginner Keys on Learning the Practice
In today’s fast-paced society, it seems like we’re all trying to find a way to slow down and enjoy each moment. It can be challenging at times to carve out time for ourselves.
Plus, it’s hard to take a minute or two to notice what’s going on around us and enjoy our surroundings. Many people find that meditation is the key to being present in their daily lives.