Exercise is more than just sweating it is critical for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. When you move your body, this activates your brain to release endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals improve depression, anxiety and trauma. They also improve memory because your emotional state is now regulated creating a more conducive brain space […]
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According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, there are 7 types of narcissistic parenting. Children are a source of validation – this narcissist parent will brag about their child’s accomplishments when they make the parent look good to other. They will flaunt on social media and at their workplace. When the child does not have any special
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Art can provide the boundaries for intense and chaotic feelings, creating safety for them to be expressed in their “bigness”. Art can also be a fun way to bring family members together. It enlivens us, energizes us and is a playful way to explore ourselves. No one needs to possess great talent to do art.
Jealousy – Trying to keep you from other friendships even with family members. Controlling behavior preventing you to be free to see or do anything you like. The abusive partner’s needs and wants always come first. Quick involvement – move from dating to marriage quickly. Unrealistic expectations – of you to meet all their needs.
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This blog will offer writing prompts to support you in exploring yourself and the world around you. Many of us have allowed our ideas, thoughts and imaginations to be imprisoned, justified by the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Writing is a wonderful way to put those thoughts somewhere and allow them to be
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How do you know if your child is struggling with anxiety? They may not always show anxiety in the same ways as adults do and so as a parent it may be missed. There are several things that can bring about stress in a child. Some children may have school anxiety due to bullying, learning
Always consider the children and their schedules and needs first. Consider the holidays and which ones are celebrated in your family. Alternating all the holidays. Child/children spend specific holidays with the parent that celebrates that holiday. Alternating holidays may be on every other year basis. Consider all the holidays in one year and do you
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