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- stress
- yoga
A.R.E. What a Secure Relationship Feels Like
by Karen Woodson, LCSW “What does a healthy romantic relationship look like?” is a question many clients ask. Many have experienced a sense of safety ...
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Heartswell’s Philosophy and Approach to Sex Therapy
As my friends and family have become more aware of what I’m doing in couples therapy, they’ve asked more questions about what actually happens in ...
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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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