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Regulate. Relate. Reason. Jul 06, 2025

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Emotional dysregulation. It’s a big phrase with a very real impact—especially in parenting, relationships, and even leadership. When someone is dysregulated, it means their b...

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Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Mental Health in Small Communities Jun 29, 2025

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I grew up in a small town in Iowa.

One of those places where everyone knew each other. Doors were left unlocked, and your business was never truly just your own. There were ...

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Do I Need Therapy? How to Recognize the Signs and What to Do Next Jun 22, 2025

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When life starts feeling overwhelming, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads, questioning if we need extra help. Many of us think about therapy for other people first—our...

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The Power of Speaking Up: Overcoming the Fear of Sharing Your Struggles Jun 15, 2025

I know, I usually talk about the Power of Listening, but today…the flip side.

There’s something heavy about silence.
Not the kind of peaceful quiet you get when you’re finally alone with your thoughts. The kind that hurts. The kind where you’re carr...

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The Bus to Heaven: When a Sibling Misses the Sister He Never Met Jun 08, 2025

Guest Blog Post by Michelle Valiukenas

“Mommy, I’m going to heaven soon, I’m going to die soon.”

These words from my 4-year-old son, sitting in his car seat in the back of my car,

nearly destroy me. They come out of nowhere and I somehow manage to k...

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Letting Go of Emotional Baggage Jun 01, 2025

You know that moment when you take off a heavy backpack and realize just how much lighter you feel? Not just physically, but emotionally, too?

Most of us are carrying more than we realize.
Old conversations. Unspoken guilt. Words we swallowed. Times ...

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