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Some Adult Behaviors Of Someone  Who Suffered From Verbal Abuse As A Child
Childhood Trauma, treatment Lisa J. Clark, LMFT Childhood Trauma, treatment Lisa J. Clark, LMFT

Some Adult Behaviors Of Someone Who Suffered From Verbal Abuse As A Child

When you hear a lot of verbal abuse as a child, you begin to internalize it. Being repeatedly insulted, called names, and told that you aren’t good enough takes a toll on you. As a child, you slowly begin to believe that you are all those things.This is especially true if you were always told to lighten up or have more positive thinking whenever a cruel comment upset you. As a child, you lacked the necessary reasoning ability to understand that your family members were in the wrong, not you. So, instead, you believed them, and along the way, your confidence was lost and you began to doubt and dislike yourself.

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The Super Power of Hugging
Feeling better, Quality of life, Love Leann Galoustian, LCSW Feeling better, Quality of life, Love Leann Galoustian, LCSW

The Super Power of Hugging

What if I told you that you have a superpower right at your fingertips? What if this superpower improved your overall physical and mental health, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered your blood pressure, and improved your communication? What if you only needed to use this superpower a few moments a day, every day, to achieve these results? Sound too good to be true? Well, read on to learn how to use your superpower!

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Stress-Relief Tips for Working Moms
Mothers, Quality of life, Parenting Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Mothers, Quality of life, Parenting Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

Stress-Relief Tips for Working Moms

Working moms are no strangers to stress. From having to balance with the expectations to carry out at any workplace, working moms also have to bear with the emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, guilt, frustration, joy, and all other emotions that come with motherhood. It is important to practice some self-care in between all of the highs and lows of being a mother and being part of a workforce.

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Borderline Personality Disorder and Relationships
Quality of life, stress, Support, relationships Courtney Whetstone, LMFT Quality of life, stress, Support, relationships Courtney Whetstone, LMFT

Borderline Personality Disorder and Relationships

Let's talk about borderline personality disorder (BPD) and relationships. The first thing we want to do is recognize the traits of borderline personality disorder. People with BPD tend to have an intense fear of being left alone or abandoned. Regardless of whether such abandonment is real or imagined, the individual may take extreme measures to avoid possible separation or rejection.

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Preparing for Mother’s Day: Support and Empowerment
Self Care, Mothers, Support Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Self Care, Mothers, Support Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

Preparing for Mother’s Day: Support and Empowerment

Mother’s Day is an occasion that many people around the world celebrate. However, it is not often the happiest day for many others. Mother’s Day can trigger some of the toughest feelings for people, such as those grieving the loss of a child, struggling with infertility, those without a relationship with their own mother, or even struggling with adoption.

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Preparing for the Posts Ahead and FOMO: How to Deal with the Fear of Missing Out as We Begin Festival Season
Feeling better, Quality of life, stress, Self Care Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Feeling better, Quality of life, stress, Self Care Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

Preparing for the Posts Ahead and FOMO: How to Deal with the Fear of Missing Out as We Begin Festival Season

All generations are now familiar with social media – from creating and sharing posts about their weekend adventure to sharing the next up-and-coming restaurant that just popped up. It is without a doubt that we all feel the excitement to share with our family, friends, and followers on the most exciting times of our lives, however have we ever taken the chance to reflect on that feeling that we are missing out on events, festivals, opportunities that others share on their feed?

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Do your friends tell you you need a therapist?
Feeling better, motivation, Quality of life, stress Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation, Quality of life, stress Sherry Shockey-Pope

Do your friends tell you you need a therapist?

Nora discusses the struggles and emotions that come along with being visually impaired and wants others to know they aren't alone. It is important to face these challenges and she helps clients combat them by using tools and different coping skills to fight them once and for all. Nora advocates for those struggling and provides a therapeutic safe space with no judgment to help clients live their best lives.

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The Meaning of Life: Less Intimidating Than It Sounds
Feeling better, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

The Meaning of Life: Less Intimidating Than It Sounds

Ultimately, we can’t prevent all bad things from happening to us, and we can’t avoid pain and loss forever. But experiencing terrible things feels… well, terrible. So, if part of the human experience is accepting the reality of pain and loss, what’s an ordinary human to do about it? How can we find a sense of purpose or meaning in the midst of a pandemic, war, political unrest, chronic illness, or anything else we might face in life?

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Gratitude: How To Find It And How To Use It
Feeling better, motivation, Mindfulness Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation, Mindfulness Sherry Shockey-Pope

Gratitude: How To Find It And How To Use It

Whether your difficulties preceded or were brought on by or during the pandemic—from health, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and financial problems, to work-related, family, and relationship issues—you are NOT alone! The important thing to remember, no matter which difficulties resonate, is that we are here for you and can help. Finding gratitude in your every day can also help.

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For The Love of Fido: Pets and Your Mental Health

For The Love of Fido: Pets and Your Mental Health

The benefits of owning a dog (or any pet) are well documented. Reduction in high blood pressure, increased immunity, manageable cholesterol levels, and a lowered risk of heart disease are just a few of the physical health benefits that Fido and Fluffy bring to your life.

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