It’s not me, it’s you: and other lies we weave after a breakup
Breakups can look and feel like emotional earthquakes that shake the very foundations of our lives, often leading us to cope through a...
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Robin
Sep 17, 2023
Yearly health checkups: What they are and why you need them!
There is a lot of research that links mental and physical health practices to life satisfaction and enjoyment. So what is a yearly...
Robin
Mar 2, 2022
Gaslighting: What it is and how to deal with this style of abuse
Ever since those wonderful Dixie Chicks sang "and you know that you lie best when you lie to you", this style of abuse has found its way...
Robin
Sep 27, 2021
Envy, Jealousy, Shame and Insecurity: what they are and how they work together
In society, we often hear the words "envy" and "jealousy" used interchangeably. But did you know that they each have a unique meaning,...
Robin
Jan 6, 2020
Grieving a divorce: how to help yourself move forward
Divorce is the second highest rated stressful event that can occur in adulthood. Processing grief is important for mental health
Robin
Dec 3, 2019
Forgiving our mistakes: Working through shame and guilt when we have hurt ourselves or others
Mistakes and failure are common. The great Brene Brown reminds us that there is no effort without error.
Robin
Sep 9, 2019
Emotional Self-Regulation: Healthy and unhealthy ways of expressing emotion
Emotional self-regulation is critical for the management, expression and experience of emotions. Rather than escalating to action,
Robin
May 14, 2019
Externalizing: How to create space between ourself and our feelings
Externalization can help separate yourself from the problem. Attached is an example of this technique. Try writing your own!
Robin
Apr 4, 2019
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