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Transitioning out of the Pandemic: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself As You Process

The constant hardships and stressors of the pandemic have resulted in a prolonged state of stress for our nervous systems and has led many of us to operate in a type of “survival mode.” Survival mode is difficult, yet so is moving out of it. Transitioning from surviving to processing comes with it’s own set […]

The Practice of Gratitude

Ten years ago, after my older sister had died in a car accident, I received a package in the mail from a friend. I was beaten down with grief, feeling hopeless and confused as to how to navigate the sorrow. To my surprise, when I opened the box, I read the title of a book: […]

Mother’s Day and Difficult Emotions

Motherhood is a big deal. It’s a tall order when you think about it. As a mom, you’re the first person your baby attaches to. A baby knows the sound of his or her mother’s voice while still in the womb. Infants like to be rocked at the same pace as their mother’s heartbeat. Babies […]

Transitioning out of the Pandemic: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself As You Process

The Practice of Gratitude

Mother’s Day and Difficult Emotions

Sublimation: Is it a Cognitive Distortion, or an Adaptable Strength?

Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to When/Why We Use Them

Parental Resources

Transitioning out of the Pandemic: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself As You Process

The Practice of Gratitude

Mother’s Day and Difficult Emotions

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