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Understanding Rebellion and Resistance: Recognizing Fear and Anxiety as Root Causes in Your Child’s Behavior
When children respond with resistance, violence, or anger parents may see this as a child with rebellious tendencies, or one who is disobedient. When in reality, often these responses of resistance are based in biological responses due to anxiety, fear, or worry. Especially with kids who have a tendency towards anxiety, we will see many…
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Effective Parenting of Adult Children: 5 Tips for Nurturing Independence and Connection
Navigating the transition from parenting a child to relating to an adult child can be challenging. As children mature into adulthood, the parent-child dynamic inevitably shifts. Letting go of the traditional parenting role and establishing a new type of relationship built on mutual respect and independence is crucial. Here are five effective tips to help…
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Discover 5 Steps to Self-Love & Compassion: Transform Your Life Today!
“Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. Self-love means not settling for less than you deserve.” Following, are five ways to embrace self-love and personal compassion. As you strive to engage in these behaviors,…
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Mothering Sunday Blues : Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Mother’s Day
May is noted for Mother’s Day, a day which elicits joys and sorrows for a variety of reasons. Recognize that everyone, despite their past or current circumstances, may struggle to enjoy a day set aside to celebrate motherhood. This may be due to unmet expectations from self or others placed upon motherhood, or children who…
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The Healing Garden: Cultivating Wellness through Essential Elements
Our systems, like plants, need certain elements to thrive. When deprived of necessary connection, engagement, and growth, we may suffer disease and dysfunction over time. Healing can occur through proper support, safety, and soothing self-care. The following elements can lead to healthier outcomes over time. Light Shines Away the Darkness We each physically need light…
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CranioSacral Therapy: Somatic Healing for Trauma Relief
What is CranioSacral Therapy? The Upledger Institute© was founded in 1985 by osteopathic physician and surgeon John E. Upledger who wanted to create “a place where healthcare practitioners would be able to work with the body’s own principles to help patients achieve their greatest levels of wellness.” The cranial rhythm was discovered during an operation…
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Turning Trauma into Triumph: Lessons from the Currant Bush
Healing from life’s traumatic events can often be challenging and painful. Yet, there IS healing for our traumas. Choosing to take the journey through the healing process can lead to improved outcomes over time. It can open opportunities not previously seen or available. It can lead to healthier lifestyles, relationships, and interactions in personal and…
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The Power of Perspective: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth
Years ago, I saw a video of a toddler climbing a 4’ rock wall. As I watched, I noticed this small girl stopping, looking around, and then often stepping down in order to move forward in another direction. I believe many of us would be searching above or ahead for some better hand or foot…
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The Impact of Words: Nurturing Connection and Self-Development
1. Exploring the Heart of Communication Virginia Satir was an LCSW whose new approaches to family therapy have become common in today’s therapeutic settings. The following insights come from her book, The New Peoplemaking (Satir V (1988). The new peoplemaking. Palo Alto, CA: Science and Behavior Books. ISBN 0-8314-0070-6). Virginia Satir’s insights highlight the fundamental…
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Seeing Beyond the Trees: How Perspective Shapes Healing and Understanding
Being able to look at life from a different point of view, seeing things from different vantage points and understanding your history differently are important aspects of healing and moving forward in a healthier manner. Have you ever heard the phrase, “you can’t see the forest for the trees”? This basically means that from your…
