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04/16/2025

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Learn about the reasons why people avoid s*x in relationships and how to build compassion.

12/24/2024

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Experts share tips for minimizing irritation and avoiding intrusive questions.

10/10/2024

Guilt is a natural part of the human experience, but if it starts interfering with your daily functioning, becomes overwhelming, or feels too heavy to bear, consider talking to a mental health professional. They can offer personalized tools to help you navigate your unique journey with guilt. Letting go of guilt, like all difficult things, takes time. It takes time to identify, acknowledge, accept, learn from, and move forward.

10/07/2024

A key part of letting go is understanding where these feelings come from and acknowledging their impact.

09/25/2024

The line between practicing healthy vulnerability and trauma dumping can be thin, but that does not mean you should stop sharing your story! Be wise and consider your story valuable to be shared with careful consideration.  The next time you want to talk about the details of your trauma with others, remember to make it a conversation.

09/23/2024

Every part of your story is so important, and I encourage you to share and process it with others! However, it’s important to keep in mind that not everyone is ready to receive the impact of your story. While there are some that might find your story inspiring, others may not be emotionally equipped to hear about it.

09/19/2024

In simple terms, trauma dumping is sharing your trauma without consent. While your trauma is very crucial to who you are as a person, it’s also a part of your story that wreaked havoc and brought significant distress in your life. And so, it’s important to be mindful that that part doesn’t do more damage to the people around you.

09/16/2024

Generational trauma is older than you and is literally encoded in your DNA. Be patient and gentle with yourself as you start your journey. These questions about history and family lore are vital to developing your knowledge of your ancestral heritage and the ways that their stories are impacting your own.

09/15/2024

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Learn about what generational trauma is and how to overcome it.

09/13/2024

Much of the work in therapy revolves around learning how to communicate feelings effectively and how to actively listen and validate each other. As social creatures, we all want to feel understood, especially by those we are closest to. While emotional invalidation can happen in any relationship, there are ways to address it.

09/12/2024

Like many issues, understanding the problem and its impact on you is the first step toward change. Recognizing when emotional invalidation occurs and the feelings it elicits is essential for discussing it with your partner.

08/27/2024

Let's use this chance to examine our privileges and how they intersect with the struggles of others. Remember, it's not about feeling guilty, it's about using our privilege to initiate change. Here’s to personal growth and social consciousness!