Its easy to be overwhelmed by the difficult experiences life throws at us and by the strong, uncomfortable or scary emotions that accompany difficult experiences. For example illness, loss, having experiences we don’t want, or not getting something we want can make us frightened, depressed or anxious. Sometimes strong emotions can seem overwhelming. And sometimes we may turn to …
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Understanding Relationships: The Science of Attachment
Whether you are single, just dating, or in a committed long-term relationship, relationships can sometimes be confusing and puzzling things. Seemingly small interactions can send us spiraling into overpowering emotions. Why haven’t they returned my text? Why are they so clingy? Attachment theory gives us a key to understanding the very powerful dynamics at work, and to better …
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How To Take Good Care Of Yourself
How many times have you been advised to take care of yourself? What does that really mean? One way to start to take better care of yourself is to look at how you actually spend your time and what you do every day. It is very easy to go on “automatic pilot,” moving from activity to activity throughout the day without noticing what nourishes you and what is depletes you. …