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Acceptance: What is it All About?

Acceptance is a term that is commonly used but often not fully understood. We may know that we need to accept something, but do not know...

Navigating Culture Shock

There’s a popular saying that goes, “don’t cry over spilled milk,” but what about sour cream? I never imagined myself crying in a grocery...

The Impact of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? A self-fulfilling prophecy is when you increase your chances of something happening by believing and...

February and The Four Horsemen

For many people, February signifies flowers, chocolates, and all things lovey-dovey. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it can...

Medication for Depression

In the United States, 1 in 6 people will experience clinical depression in their lifetime. Clinical depression goes beyond everyday...

What is Attachment?

An attachment bond is how we connect with others, and it begins at birth. After birth, the primary caregivers for a child model soothing...

The Seven Principles for Marriage

Happy and unhappy couples have something in common, they both experience conflict. What do you do when you feel like your relationship is...

Men, This One’s for You

It recently came to my attention that during the month of November, men around the globe, shave their facial hair into moustaches to...

Understanding Your Communication Style

How we communicate with each other impacts our relationships with friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and even acquaintances. It helps...

Mindful Parenting

If you are a parent or caregiver, then you know that some days can be incredibly difficult, while others can be filled with joy. Even one...

Conflict Resolution

Conflict can cause negative emotions to form within an individual's natural response system. When conflict is not resolved appropriately,...

Trauma, Stress, & the Vagus Nerve

Polyvagal Theory is a theory that focuses on the vagus nerve having a significant role in emotional regulation, social connection, and...

Back to School Transitions

A new school year has arrived, along with anxiety for most kids. School anxiety is real and can look different for each child. Some...

Normalizing Sexuality with Youth

I want you to think about your own upbringing regarding sexual health. Think back to that uncomfortable health class where they brought...

Staying Connected When School Starts

Summer is the season when things slow down and provides time for families to reconnect. However, as summer winds down and families begin...

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