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Evening Rituals of Connection
by Karen Woodson, LCSW “I know you are stressed and overwhelmed, but I miss feeling close like we used to.” I have heard a similar ...
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Navigating Misunderstandings in Neurodivergent Partnerships: Part I – Building Understanding
By Andrea Andrews, LPC All relationships involve moments of misattunement, but in neurodivergent partnerships, those moments can feel especially disorienting. We can feel confused, hurt, ...
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Our [Kids’] Phone Free Vacation
After following the research on phones and mental health (see @jonathanhaidt and @therealparent), we made a bold decision: the kids would not bring their phone ...
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To those who love… and hurt – a Valentine’s Day hug.
Tomorrow is the day a little cupid flies around telling us to express passionate love to a mate. Each year at this time I think ...
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Finding Peace in a Turbulent World: 10 Strategies for Feeling Grounded When Things Fall Apart
In today’s world, it’s easy to feel weighed down by news of wars, the economy, and politics, among the inevitable personal challenges we face in ...
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Week 1 of our 21 Day Sensory Awareness Series
I have a treat for you! However, it’s one of those things where you don’t quite know where you are heading, why it’s so important ...
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