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Wedding season has arrived! During the months of May through October, a magical event occurs: two individuals choose to embark on their lifelong journey as partners in a sacred…
Relationships matterA 75-year old Harvard longitudinal study of 724 men revealed three big lessons about relationships:Social connections are really good for us, and loneliness kills. The quality of our…
How are you feeling right now?Not sure? You’re not alone. Though it might seem almost unbelievable that some people don’t know what they’re feeling, emotion identification is actually a…
Social media has ingrained itself into the daily lives of most teenagers, with 95% of 13–17-year-olds using one or more social media platforms for an average of 9 hours…
“And so as I walk under the deep, glittering twilight, the snow crunching under my boots, deep, frozensnow, as thought I were breaking through the glass covering a hot…
Social connection has healing effectsIn 2023, the surgeon general declared loneliness and isolation an epidemic in America. Feelings of loneliness and isolation increase our risk for physical and mental…
Category: Grief, Depression, Relationship, Group Therapy, Family, Anxiety
March 5, 2024
Guidelines for JoiningIn contemporary digital interactions, explicit guidelines often accompany our participation in listservs and social platform groups. Rules of Engagement typically advocate: for maintaining focus on the topic,…
New Year, New GoalsI am not keen on making resolutions. Not annual ones and not seasonal ones. And, my husband often says that I am one of the most…
I’m going through a breakup, and I am feeling all the things that go along with the end of a relationship. Anger. Confusion. Despair. Isolation. But on top of…
Ah, the holidays – a wonderful time filled with traditions, warm gatherings, and the joy of reconnecting with family and friends. And while the thought of spending holidays with…
During challenging relationship times, it is essential to explore ways to enhance connection and communication. Changing our mindset and approach away from fixing and helping can catalyze a move…
This Was MeMiddle school and early high school stand out in my mind as one of the most difficult times in my life. I had no idea what a challenging…