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Managing Emotions

Feeling Like a Burden? You’re Not Alone - Here’s How to Heal

Feeling like a burden can quietly erode self-worth and connection. Learn the psychological roots of this feeling, how it develops, and practical ways to release guilt, rebuild trust, and reconnect with others.

· 9 min read
Relationship Stress

What Is the Real Definition of a True Friend? Signs of True Friendship

Explore what makes someone a true friend: from honesty and loyalty to emotional safety and growth. Learn how to recognize and nurture genuine friendships.

· 10 min read
Stress

Stress to Calm in 4 Powerful Steps

How to manage and control stress using easy steps

· 3 min read
Anxiety

How the Fear of Hurting Others Creates Anxiety

If we are afraid of constantly hurting others, we may not do justice to our true selves

· 6 min read
Self-Esteem

How to Let Go of the Need for Approval

If we constantly aim to please others, we miss opportunities to learn how to approve of ourselves

· 6 min read
Managing Emotions

When Emojis Speak Louder Than Words

How incorporating bite-sized graphics into your conversation can help connect us more to others who may not be feeling :)

· 3 min read
General Mental Health

Ask a Therapist: What Did You Help a Client Learn Today?

Therapists share real client breakthroughs and "a-ha" moments

· 4 min read
Managing Emotions

How to Stop Negative Thinking (Part 2)

The second phase in overcoming negative emotions and behaviors using thought re-framing

· 5 min read
Parenting

Where's My Village?

Where's My Village?

· 3 min read
Breakups

Why Breakups are Harder Than They Used to Be - Healing the Modern Day Hurt

14 ways to heal your heart in the online era

· 8 min read
Anxiety

Two Ways to Stop the Cycle of Negative Overthinking

Practice these simple techniques to let go of problematic thinking that doesn't serve you

· 3 min read
Managing Emotions

The Importance of Sharing Your Heart for Your Mental Health

In this excerpt from "7 Cups for the Searching Soul," learn how to surround yourself with caring people you can trust

· 3 min read

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