Author: Elena Ryabtseva, LMHC

ways we disconnect
Elena Ryabtseva, LMHC

Three Ways We Disconnect

We enter into relationships to feel connected to and accepted by others, and to belong. That is the intention for most people and the “ideal”

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What is trauma
Elena Ryabtseva, LMHC

What is Trauma? [Video]

What is Trauma? [Transcript] What is trauma? Trauma is both a psychological and physiological experience. It occurs as a result of a severely distressing event,

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power exchange relationship

Power Exchange in Relationships: A Crash Course

Do you have fantasies about sexual submission or dominance? Read this blog to learn more about power exchange relationships.

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different words for the year

Forget Resolutions: Choose a Word for the Year Instead!

Tired of making New Years resolutions that are impossible to follow through with? Try a new approach - choose a word for the year!

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parental burnout

Understanding Parental Burnout: Effective Coping Strategies

Does parenting take a physical and mental toll on you? Read this blog to learn how to navigate parental burnout!

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