How to REALLY practice gratitude on Thanksgiving, Instead of getting triggered? Easier said than done. Thanksgiving is not just a time when you are triggered by your family, you can just as easily be triggered by your friends, triggered by posts by your friends, and feel fresh trauma while trying to enjoy turkey. This is …
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Family of Origin and Your Relationships is one of the most controversial issues in therapy. On the one hand, it has everything to do with your relationships, but on the other hand, knowledge of poor relationships without personal accountability in present relationships can be a crutch. In this post, we would like to go over …
Understanding External Validation? Do you have those friends who are always on dating websites? Always asking if they look ok? You may think they are fishing for compliments, and they are, but they are also asking for external validation. We are going to dive into the good, bad, and ugly of external validation. Here are …
Confinement resulting from COVID 19 pandemic is testing most relationships. Many foundations are tested by the challenges of parenting during crisis, partner behaviors, job loss, and underlying trauma. It may feel easier to self soothe and step into behaviors, addictions, or patterns rather than do work at this time, but maintaining your distance and keeping …
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There are so many words in the English language that are misused or overused. The words or phrases “honestly”, “no offense”, “actually”, “ironic” are some examples. However, I hear the word “codependent” being used incorrectly on a regular basis. Many clients use this word in session with me assuming they are providing a clinical description …
