Navigating Grief at Christmas
Christmas is often portrayed as a season of joy. Twinkling lights, warm gatherings, family traditions, and the sense that everything is supposed to feel magical. But for many people, Christmas also highlights who is missing. It magnifies grief. It brings memories rushing back. And it reminds us that life has changed in ways we never asked for.
How To Stop The What If Spiral
Have you ever noticed how quickly your thoughts can take off when you’re anxious? For example, one small worry such as “What if I said the wrong thing?” can turn into “What if they’re upset?”, then “What if I lose the relationship?”. Before you know it, you’re stuck in a loop of imagined outcomes, each one more catastrophic than the last. Your chest tightens, your stomach churns, and your mind races faster than you can keep up.
Understanding the Heart of Adoption
Every November, we celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month. This is a time to honor the beauty, complexity, and lifelong impact of adoption. It’s a season to recognize the families brought together through adoption, to elevate the voices of adoptees, and to shed light on the realities that often go unspoken.
Back to School Anxiety is Real: How to Help Your Teen Cope
Each year, as summer winds down and backpacks are dusted off, many families prepare for school. For some teens, that transition brings excitement - a fresh start, new classes, friends, and activities. But for others, the thought of returning to school brings a wave of anxiety that’s hard to shake.
A Gentle Reminder This Mother’s Day
Motherhood is often synonymous with selflessness. You’re expected to be the caregiver, the organizer, the comforter, the one who shows up – no matter what. This makes it easy to overlook the very person needing the most relief.
Why Does Grief Come In Waves?
Grief is an emotion that, at some point, everyone will experience. Grief is an overwhelming emotion that we can experience for many reasons. Of course, the passing of a loved one or pet will be the situation that comes to mind first for many people. However, there are many more reasons why someone can experience grief.
Embracing Change: A Lesson From The Seasons
Change is a constant part of life, yet it’s something many of us resist. It’s uncomfortable, unpredictable, and often out of our control. But nature offers us a beautiful reminder that change, while inevitable, can also be a source of growth and renewal.
What’s My Attachment Style?
Our attachment style plays a bigger part in your life than you realize! Have you ever wondered why you are attracting the wrong person every time you try to date? Maybe you feel excited dating the bad guy or you typically pick a partner that you can fix? Much of this attraction can be credited to your attachment style.
Coping Technique for Anxiety Relief
One way to manage anxiety is to think of self-care in terms of the 5 senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 activity to bring your attention to the present.
Emotional Validation
Listening so someone feels heard and validated is a skill that most people must cultivate. Emotional validation involves learning about and accepting another person’s emotional experience.
4 Tips for Strengthening Your Marriage
Everyone can likely benefit from strategies on how to strengthen their marriage. Our spouses are one of the most significant relationships in our lives, so maintaining healthy interactions is vital to personal happiness.