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Q I'm scared to try couples therapy again. My husband and I have been to couples therapy with 3 different therapists and it never worked out well. In one case,…
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Letter to Hashem”, an original poem turned song by Sara Willig. Please refer to the article for the words to the poem/lyrics to the song.
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Episodic mood illness represents a spectrum of conditions that are highly treatable yet often go misdiagnosed—it can take patients up to 9 years to get properly diagnosed, in fact. Much…
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The Mental Health Crisis Crisis We are in the midst of a mental health crisis—crisis. It’s hard to know where to begin when I find myself in a field with…
Full ArticlePeople-pleasing is a behavior that many individuals exhibit, often to the detriment of their own well-being. At its core, people-pleasing involves prioritizing others’ needs and feelings over one’s own, often…
Full ArticleWhen we think about our choice of partners, it’s easy to focus solely on personal preferences and individual experiences. However, a deeper layer of our partner selection may be rooted…
Full ArticleIn the complex world of relationships, understanding attachment styles can provide insight into why some individuals find themselves in toxic situations. Among these, empaths – those who are highly attuned…
Full ArticleTransgenerational trauma, the emotional and psychological scars passed down from one generation to another, can profoundly affect individuals and families. This phenomenon often manifests in anxiety, depression, and unhealthy relationship…
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How many times do we find ourselves in a world of chaos, on a planet of turmoil, in a galaxy of confusion. That stage of life, that world, that planet,…
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How can we implement IFS concepts into our daily living? Here are some practical tips. For a further exploration of what IFS is, take a look at Part 1.
Full ArticleIf you read my last article, you know how much I love Flash Therapy. That article explained how I use it to treat acute trauma. Flash is a very versatile…
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Picture this: Your mind is a spaceship. Inside the vessel is a captain and crew. The whole crew are navigating through space trying to land back home. Everyone wants to…
Full ArticleThis article dives deep into the hidden roots of emotional chaos, exposing what really fuels the inner storm that goes beyond life’s everyday challenges. Prepare to uncover the true forces…
Full ArticleFlash Therapy is an advanced intervention derived from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Developed by Dr. Philip Manfield, Flash Therapy uses brief, gentle exposure to traumatic memories while…
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As parents, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions and reactions, especially when our kids come barreling through the door after school. You know the scene: backpacks tossed…
Full ArticleMany women with ADHD suffer silently and feel overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions and tend to feel ‘stuck’.
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A client of mine (let’s call her Bella) faced a stressful challenge that many of us can relate to: her in-laws were planning to stay with her for an entire…
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Dialectics, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dialecticality. What does this word even mean and why should it suddenly enter our vocabulary? Marsha Linehan, the founder of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) characterized…
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In our last post, we talked about the importance of parenting from wise mind. Today, I want to share how we can get to that wise mind place. How do…
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One concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that I've found incredibly helpful is the idea of "States of Mind." And it's not as complicated as it sounds!In DBT, there are…
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Hi there, fellow parents! Ever have one of those long Sunday afternoons where everything feels a little too heavy? I recently found myself in just that kind of situation. My…
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As a parent, I understand how the journey can often be hard, and exhausting, and overwhelming. The laundry piles up, toys scatter across the living room, and sometimes, it seems…
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As I embark on the fourth post of my 30-day challenge, I realize that discussing the balance between acceptance and change is essential—a foundational concept not only in Dialectical Behavior…
Full ArticleNew Year, New Me: A Fresh Start Rooted in Reflection and Self-Alignment As the calendar turns and the new year begins, there's a collective sense of hope and excitement that…
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It has been a long week. My little boy had a little boy. Ah, well, I guess he’s not so little anymore… As a proud local grandma, I’ve been full-time…
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