Managing Expectations
“I don’t want to have to tell him, I just want him to do it.” How many of you have thought that? If you could see me right now you would see me raising my hand as well. Fairytales, romantic movies, romance novels, any media basically, paints this picture that the person you love will…
Thriving for the Holidays
The holiday season can be difficult, even under less stressful circumstances. If you are having any sort of breakdown in your family relationships, it can feel completely overwhelming or even paralyzing. Do you ever think about how you can’t wait for the season to pass, or feel resentful towards others because of their expectations for…
Shame and Resiliency
By: Maren Simmons Guilt and shame are often used interchangeably, which is not correct or helpful. One is an effective way of creating change or fixing unwanted behaviors, and one can potentially increase the unwanted behaviors. The difference between the two is guilt focuses on the action or behavior, while shame focuses on the self.…
Grief and Growth
There is power in grieving and letting go. One aspect of recovery is the grief that accompanies growth. At first, this might seem like a contradiction…. grief and growth. Even though most people accurately assume that healing is difficult but worth it, the amount of grief work needed in the process can take some by…
Mismanaging Pain
When the pain gets intense, how do you manage it? Pain is intense. It’s uncomfortable. And when we are in this, it’s easier to act outside of our value system. I want to be clear… nothing can force you to do anything. And its important to note, pain can create an environment where certain decisions…
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