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How to Help Yourself if You’re on a Waiting List for Therapy

One of the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has increased mental... >>

How is CPTSD Different from PTSD?

Trauma can take many forms. You may have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most... >>

The Emotional Side of Trauma

Understanding that trauma includes emotional injury will help more people get the care they deserve.... >>

5 Tips for Making Decisions When Everything Feels Risky

What if nothing feels “right?” When it comes to making choices, sometimes there’s a clear... >>

Advice From a Mother of the Bride

My daughter was married last month, which, in sitting down to write this blog, made... >>

Why We Must Keep Nurturing Connection

If these past 18 months have forced us to evaluate anything, it’s the importance of... >>

Why We Don’t See Ourselves Clearly

On any given day of our lives, our self-esteem is likely to hit plenty of... >>

Genuine Relating in an Imperfect World

Real-World Romance for Real-Life Partners Last month, I finished revising and updating The Fantasy Bond... >>

4 Reasons to Take Ownership of Your Feelings

There is a common pattern to the way many people tell stories about their emotions,... >>

Why We Should Stop Treating Love Like a “Pie”

I recently read a famous short story by Amy Bloom about an adult woman at... >>