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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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Managing your Energy; not your Time. As we begin another year and wade through all of the conversations around resolutions, goal setting and making the most of 2024, I have been slow to decide which goals I would like to direct my energy toward, energy… that seems to be the key consideration every time I
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Book Review: “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love” Amir Levine and Rachel Heller “Attached” explores the science of adult attachment and its impact on romantic relationships. The book identifies three main attachment styles: anxious, avoidant, and secure. It delves into how individuals with different attachment styles
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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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The 80/80 Marriage, Do you struggle to feel like your marriage is fair? Are you constantly trying to defend how much you do, or demand that your partner do more? Perhaps you are starting to feel resentful and it is leading to conflict? Do you ever wish that you could just have balance and peace
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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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Hi. I’m Jocelyn Tuohy, a Registered Psychologist specializing in individual therapy, couples counselling, and parent coaching/consultation. Since opening Emmaus Psychology in November 2019, I have had many questions about the name of the practice, how to pronounce it, and what it means. I thought that I would begin my first blog by introducing Emmaus Psychology
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