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Children have a natural state of wonder and fun. They love to laugh, see new things, they like to be self-sufficient and will try again and again to walk and will not get mad at themselves for falling again and again as they learn new skills. They cry easily when they are upset. You were […]

If you were asked to list all of the “things” you want in life, it would be easy. That’s because love, money, security, a bigger house, more time, health, are tangible things we can see with our eyes and experience. If you were asked to list all of the things you would like to be…that […]

People who get angry a lot are usually in a cycle of not wanting to deal with their feelings. On the other hand, people who often feel hurt are usually in a cycle of avoiding their anger. Anger is an important part of being human because it’s a signal from you — to you — […]

Being able to identify and name our feelings is critical if we want to be able to resolve them. As Mr. Rogers often said, “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” When we say we are feeling “bad”, that sometimes can be how the subconscious protects us from […]

Why worry? Some people can provide a very long answer to that question. “I’m worried about my children’s future, how to pay the bills, global warming, what if I don’t like the people who move in next door?” Most of the things people worry about are things they have no control over. Which means all […]

Nowadays, there are a plethora of online tools and techniques designed to help people with chronic anxiety. Visualizations, meditations, and even medication can bring relief to someone suffering from a panic. But what these tools can’t do is uncover the root of someone’s anxiety. That’s because the root of anxiety is different for everyone, and […]

Grief and loss eventually land on everyone’s doorstep. And when they do, it’s important to allow yourself to cry, hit pillows, and experience those emotions (rather than stuffing them down and carrying them with you for decades.) Even in the middle of grief and loss, we are still responsible for taking care of ourselves. We […]