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Beneath Every Argument is a Longing…Using EFT-Couples to Explore Attunement and Attachment Needs in Relationships
To feel valued, seen, or safe. From an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) couples perspective, what lies beneath arguments is not the surface topic—money, chores, parenting, sex, or time—but unmet attachment needs and emotions. What Is Beneath the Argument in EFT. In EFT, arguments are seen as protests for connection. When couples fight, they are rarely…
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Child Centered Play Therapy – What to Expect in the Playroom.
Child-Centered Play Therapy – What to Expect in the Playroom When your child begins Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), you might wonder what really happens behind the playroom door. Unlike traditional “talk therapy,” CCPT allows children to express themselves through play — their natural language — and toys become their words. In a CCPT session, the…
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When the Body Remembers: How Repressed Emotions Get Stored in Your Cells
#addressdontrepress When something painful happens (like trauma, grief, shame, or fear) and we don’t feel safe enough to deal with it at the time, the mind pushes the feelings out of awareness. This is called repression. But the feelings don’t disappear. The body keeps “holding” them in subtle ways: Muscle tension – the body braces…
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You deserve more than just survival…
Survival mode is a state where your mind and body prioritize getting through the day over feeling calm, connected, or present. It’s a stress response that can leave you feeling emotionally numb, easily overwhelmed, or constantly tired — even when there’s no immediate threat. Waking up in survival mode can show up in subtle ways…
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“How will this benefit me”
Whether it is a relationship, a behavioral change, event, or experience, you can ask yourself what benefit comes with your decision. Asking “how will this benefit me” or “what am I getting out of this experience” when making a decision is a crucial question that can help you make more informed, intentional, and aligned choices.…
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Scientific overview of the health benefits of gardening and plants
Gardening has numerous scientifically-backed mental health benefits. Here are some of the key advantages: Improves mood: Gardening has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, promoting a sense of peace and contentment. Focusing on the immediate tasks and details of gardening can reduce negative thoughts and feelings. Boosts self-esteem: Helping a plant grow…
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Our thoughts, beliefs, and actions create our realities….
The idea that our thoughts, beliefs, and actions create our reality is a fundamental concept in various spiritual, philosophical, and psychological traditions. This concept suggests that our internal experiences, including our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, have a profound impact on our external reality. The Law of Attraction One popular manifestation of this idea is the…
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Experiencing the other side of your trauma
You’ve gone through a traumatic event or experience. This existential therapy practice has you imagining, feeling, and seeing yourself on the other side of what you’re going through now. This is also a powerful manifestation technique to put yourself in the energy of that which you desire. The next time you catch yourself longing to…