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What Do I Do Now? authenticity conflict coping trauma vulnerability Jan 08, 2022

As therapy progresses, I have had many clients ask this question in one way or another.  When we have enough negative and traumatic experiences early ...

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Grieving in the Midst of Birthing coping emotions grief transformation Jan 08, 2022

I want life to get back to normal.

Against our will, we all just left the warm, soothing, familiar comforts of the uterus.  The uterus, representing ...

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Take A Deep Breath…. coping crisis transformation Jan 08, 2022

…and slowly let it go….like 4 seconds slow.  Slowing down the exhale signals the parasympathetic nervous system to relax the body.

How are you all do...

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Boredom. . .not always a bad thing coping emotions freedom productivity Jan 08, 2022

Years ago, I found myself telling a client that throwing punches and chairs at a casual summer bbq was not actually normal behavior.  I don't like to ...

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Why Positive Thinking Doesn't Work coping emotions self soothing stress management Jan 08, 2022

"I try to think positively...I try to say my affirmations, but I still feel bad about myself."

Have you heard these statements before?  Positive thin...

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Going with The Flow coping freedom lifestyle spirituality Jan 08, 2022

Just go with the flow. It's a phrase you hear a lot these days. But what does it actually mean?  How do I do it?  And why do I need to do it?

Let me ...

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Time to Play! coping freedom lifestyle play stress management Sep 30, 2021

We're days away from Memorial Day weekend and here in the Pacific Northwest we are finally seeing little glimpses of Spring & Summer with sunny days a...

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Reaction or Over-Reaction? conflict coping emotional brain self love Sep 28, 2021

What's the difference, right?

A reaction is usually an emotionally-neutral response to something or someone. An over-reaction is NOT emotionally neut...

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