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How to Go “All In” in a Relationship (Without Losing Yourself)

…d respect. They may be seeking a sense of safety in routine or playing out roles, or they may find a feeling of security in operating as a unit. Of course, sharing life is one of the most worthy rewards of being in a relationship, but very often, when we start to rely more on the form of being a couple rather than the substance of loving someone else for who they are, the relationship itself starts to deteriorate. When we give up key aspects of ou…

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Staying in Love While Staying Yourself

A lot of couples talk to me about their struggles to stay close to each other in a way that feels vital and intimate. At the same time, they may also complain about a feeling of sacrifice or a way they’re having to compromise and give up certain aspects of themselves to be in the relationship. The reality is that these two things often go hand in hand. The more we give up important pieces of ourselves, the less energy we’re often putting into our…

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Relationships and the Roots of Resilience

    In this Webinar: Healthy relationships between children and their parents, students and their teachers, and clients or patients and their therapists each promote resilient functioning. Relationships that honor differences and promote linkages between two people are the integrative heart of health. Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize how early relationships shape the regulatory circuits of the child’s developing brain. 2. Assess how attuned rela…

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Nurturing Self-Regulation, Mindful Self-Awareness and Resilience in Children, Adolescents and Families

    In this Webinar: A child’s developing mind, brain, and body is affected by the difficulties he or she encounters, including attachment and relational difficulties at home and at school, aggression, bullying and anti-social experiences, attention challenges and concentration problems, and chronic trauma. Since a child’s healthy sense of self is built upon a secure attachment with caregivers, we will explore interventions for working with our y…

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ADHD 2.0: How It Manifests and Effective Steps To Address It

In this Webinar: The first step to a better life with ADHD is to learn all you can about it and the common associated conditions. The more you understand how it manifests in you or someone you love, the better you will be able to treat it by building on strengths and unique traits and tackling areas of challenge or weakness. In this webinar, Dr. Hallowell will offer educators, healthcare professionals, and parents the tools they need to understan…

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