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Have you ever been in a relationship that just felt difficult? Or, perhaps you know a person who makes you feel pushed, or rushed, or...

Body image is just one facet of human psychological development. But our perception of our physical body – and how we feel about that...

In Dr. Sue Johnson’s book Hold Me Tight, she presents Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) as a way to build and sustain intimate partner...

Do you often feel that you have an elevated sense of self-worth? Or perhaps you’re extremely sensitive to failure. Maybe you’re even so...

Mindset. It’s the key to everything. For a good part of my life I had strong beliefs, limiting beliefs, about myself, life and my place...

We all have people in our lives that can light up any room they walk into. And sometimes just being in their presence makes us feel warm,...

Grit has been described as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” with an “unyielding courageousness in the face of hardship.”...

Conflict is natural in a relationship, in fact, done effectively it can have purposeful and positive influences on a couple’s emotional...

I am obsessed with the idea of functional fitness. In other words, exercises that strengthen the fundamental movements you need for a...

Do you ever feel like you’re watching life pass you by, or as if you’re a spectator watching your own life unfold through a window?...

Dealing with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one can feel a lot like recovering from an illness. In this respect, grief itself can...

As a parent, you may often worry about whether or not your child is developing “normally.” But what does “normal” really mean? There are...

Being able to relate to others is a key part of survival in social groups. And the more able you are to understand and relate with other...

Do you struggle with intrusive, negative thoughts that you can’t seem to stop? Do you often find yourself wrestling with your emotions or...

Have you ever been romantically interested in someone but as soon as things begin to get serious you feel as though you should turn...

From the moment you become a parent, you may start battling with newfound anxiety. While some level of anxiety as a parent is normal and...

Back to school is in full swing this fall. For your family, that might mean more big feelings, challenging behaviors, and “not now’s.” It...

The good news: we are born as intuitive eaters. Have you ever had a meal with a toddler where they take two bites and then decide they...

The person you think you are and the way you act around others don’t always mesh. Certain life events, such as trauma or loss, or a new...

Every relationship is different. But there are some fundamental emotional needs that all humans share in common, needs that must be met...