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The Power of Naming Feelings Jan 05, 2025

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The swimming pool was loud with the sounds of kids splashing and laughing. But one moment nearby caught my attention.

A child was crying hard—resisting something their mothe...

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Emotional Self-Awareness: The Key to Healthier Communication and Relationships Dec 29, 2024

I recently received feedback from someone who resonated with a message on my website: "Bottling up feelings can lead to anger or frustration toward loved ones, or worse, unhealthy coping mechanisms." They shared that, while they consider themselves a...

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The Greatest Gift: Presence and Connection During the Holidays Dec 22, 2024

The holidays are here, and one of my gifts has already arrived—my daughter and her cat are staying with me for a few weeks. I couldn’t be happier. There’s something truly special about having her here, filling the house with warmth, conversation, and...

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Starting Where They Are: Bridging Gaps in Holiday Conversations Dec 15, 2024

Here’s the scene: Kitchen, Anywhere USA.

“Let me DO something!” she exclaimed. “I can help!” Her determined 81-year-old self insisted.

“Mom, I can’t even count how many of these gatherings you’ve hosted. Go sit down!” her daughter replied, equal pa...

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“You Don’t Listen”: What It Really Means (and How to Change It) Dec 08, 2024

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I remember the moment I realized I wasn’t listening.

Someone was speaking to me, and I caught my own thought mid-sentence. It had nothing to do with what they were saying. I...

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Guest Blog: Mindfulness as a Tool for Pain and Chronic Illness by Deborah Bircham Dec 01, 2024

Guest Blog by Deborah Bircham of Live Well With Chronic Illness

(DipCNM, UKIHCA-RHC, Dip.Hyp, mNCIP, mANP)   https://livewellwithchronicillness.co.uk/ 

When I first became sick with Lyme Disease and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in 2018 the suffer...

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