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What’s my Love Language?

We often express love to our partners in the way we wish to receive love. Understanding our own love language and our partner’s is essential to building a compassionate and loving relationship.

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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic traits aren’t exclusive of high self-esteem. It encompasses a deep desire to be admired, receive special treatment, perceived high status, lacks empathy etc. You may be in a relationship with a person who possesses these traits, which can negatively impact your self-esteem, worth, and connection.

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Healing From Emotional Manipulation

Emotional manipulation is behavior that is exploitive, controlling, or taking advantage of another person. This abusive behavior can be overt or covert. You may feel unsafe, unhappy in the relationship, and fear retaliation will occur if you end the relationship.

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Living in Relapse Prevention Mode

Life in recovery can be hard and challenging at times. Being mindful about living life with intention, purpose, and meaning can assist with preventing relapse.

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Creating Behavioral Change Is a Scary Process

Whether you want to change your relationship with a substance, food, exercise, internet consumption etc. can feel like climbing a mountain with no end in sight. The process of change is non-linear. One day we feel committed to the change and the next day all motivation is depleted. Learn more here about the stages of change.

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Protect Your Inner Peace

Self-care is an act of self-love. Protecting your peace, setting boundaries, being assertive, and attuning to your needs is imperative to your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

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Fostering Inner Strength

Tapping into your inner strength is your super power. Cultivating resilience, community, and a healthier version of you improves a person’s overall well-being.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic events that occur before age 18. These experiences can lead to significant mental, emotional, and physical impairments in adulthood.

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The Benefits of Group Therapy

Connecting with others who struggle with similar issues alleviates the feeling of isolation. Group therapy creates a space for people to process their experiences and get support and learn from others.

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