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What are the Early Signs of an Abusive Relationship [Transcript] Today, I will be talking about early signs of an abusive relationship. Before we jump into examples of abuse, I want to give quick definitions for emotional abuse and physical abuse. Please note that there
Parenting can be challenging. Children’s behavior can be confusing. An eight-year-old child may angrily insist that you leave them alone. Then, when given the space, the child may only seem to get more sullen. Other children might be prone to protest, engaging in behavior a
Using the Healthy Mind Platter to Improve Mental Wellness [Transcript] Today I’m going to talk to you about the Healthy Mind Platter that was created by Dr. Dan Siegel. The Healthy Mind Platter falls under one of the eight dimensions of holistic wellness. It falls
“The best way out is always through” – Robert Frost Have you considered Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy? If you have, this blog will provide you with some information of what to expect in EMDR therapy. You might have heard that EMDR includes
Have you ever looked at your partner and thought to yourself, “I hope they never cheat on me”? Infidelity has always been an unfortunate symptom of decisions led by complex emotions. Statistics show that cheating within romantic relationships is not specific to any gender, age
How to Move Towards Security in a Relationship [Transcript] You may be wondering: what does security in a relationship mean? First and foremost, it means trusting that your relationship can provide you with what you need. This includes needs such as safety, reliability, and consistency.
Depression is often a misunderstood concept. Many people can identify the symptoms, such as low mood, fatigue, apathy, a sense of hopelessness, and lack of motivation. However, the underlying cause of depressive symptoms can sometimes be hard to pin down. There is a tendency to
Academics and social justice leaders have been researching and discussing implicit bias for the last 30 years. Specifically, they have looked at ways of understanding implicit bias and its impact on marginalized groups. However, only recently has the impact of implicit bias started to gain
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner [Transcript] In today’s video blog, we’re going to be discussing the four tips in preparing for sex talk with your partner. I want to start by saying that sex is a really big part of a relationship.
Play is vital to life. It is a sign of health. Its absence can indicate illness. But what is play? It is a word we use frequently but may find difficult to define. Try coming up with a loose definition for yourself for a moment
If you have ever seen a small c in front of the letters PTSD, you may have wondered “what is cPTSD?” cPTSD stands for complex post traumatic stress disorder. It is a more severe form of PTSD and describes a lived experience of surviving repeated
Living Authentically in the LGBTQ Community: How to Move Past “Gay Shame” [Transcript] For some people, gay shame may seem like a term for only queer, cisgender men. However, gay shame can refer to any feelings of inferiority due to your sexuality/gender identity. So what
So your kid came out as LGBTQ. Now what? Having your kid come out as LGBTQ might be an unexpected moment as a parent, and it can bring up an array of feelings ranging from excitement to distress. Whatever your feelings may be, you are
Our understanding of gender identity has become increasingly nuanced. Exploring our gender identity can be an important starting point for understanding the ways privilege and oppression touch us. As our understanding of gender deepens, there are a growing number of resources to help us explore
Managing Grief in the Workplace [Transcript] When experiencing grief in the workplace, it can be tough to make room for the painful emotions that we might feel. With all of the demands of work (meetings, deadlines, emails to write), it can often even feel like
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