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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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Being True to your Authentic Self. Gabor Maté is a trauma specialist and medical doctor who stated: “You should be happy when you feel sadness, guilt or depressed, because this means you are connecting to your authentic self.” This is a quote I share with many of my clients. Society has conditioned us to repress
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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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It was the movie of the summer. Everyone was talking about it. From the costumes, music and all-star cast, there’s a lot to be drawn to. And despite being a film about “Stereotypical Barbie”, it was far from surface level. The film commented on perfectionistic ideals, the value of emotional expression, gender norms, embracing change,
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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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Therapy as Self-Care has become a common phrase in today’s culture. The environmental stressors of the past three years have challenged all of us to consider how our daily lives impact our sense of wellness and have highlighted our need for nourishing and recharging activities. However, the definition of self-care can be quite ambiguous, leaving
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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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