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The Innate Desire for Human Connection. You will have an emotional reaction and possible anxiety response when your survival as a human is at risk. This survival instinct can activate when you lose a connection with someone, or you are not having your social/emotional needs met. We are social creatures, and we are meant to […]
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Be YOU Loud and Clear. For as long as you can remember, you’ve been a people pleaser. You’ve always put everyone else’s needs above your own, stayed silent about your opinions, and let others make the decisions. You believed this was normal, something familiar. But now, you realize the toll it has taken on you—the
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“When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress” by Gabor Maté is a thought- provoking and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between emotional and physical health. In this book, Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian physician with a background in family medicine, palliative care, and addiction, delves into the connection between suppressed emotions,
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Book Review, Hardwiring Happiness, The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence By: Rick Hanson, Ph.D. Do you struggle to find joy in your daily life? Are you constantly noticing all the things that are going badly or impacting you negatively? Perhaps you are starting to wonder what happiness really is? Do you ever
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A Part of me Thinks I Need Therapy: We have all had the experience of feeling internally divided about something we need to make a decision about or have considered changing. Perhaps you have thought: A part of me thinks I should go to therapy… But, maybe there is a louder part of you that
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Setting Boundaries – Guilt-free. January is “Setting Boundaries – Guilt-free” month at Emmaus! We want to dedicate this month to talking about boundaries – what they are, how to set them, and why they might be helpful. The word “boundaries” is a big buzzword at the present time, but how well do people truly understand
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One of the most common concerns couples identify as an issue in their relationship is communication. Most couples feel like communication (or lack thereof) leads to conflict and that conflict is a negative part of their relationship. However, conflict is a normal part of a relationship and is going to happen. I often tell couples
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Relationship success = constant communication, an abundance of appreciation, heartfelt understanding, consistent emotional and physical connection, and ongoing trust and commitment. How do we know this combination of ingredients makes a successful relationship? Thanks to years of research and clinical practice, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman have uncovered the recipe that makes a
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THERAPY. MENTAL HEALTH. PSYCHOLOGY. PSYCHOTHERAPY. Years ago, these terms had a negative connotation. This is no longer the case. Nowadays, therapy means: SUPPORT. UNDERSTANDING. COMPASSION. EMPATHY. GUIDANCE. MEANING. PURPOSE. However, there still seem to be a few myths (or like I say, misunderstandings) circling about therapy. Here are a few that should be understood and
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When you hear the term ART Therapy, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a paintbrush. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is something else entirely. What is ART? ART is an evidence-based therapy that has proven to be highly effective and produce rapid results for those looking to improve their mental health. Using relaxing
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