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For many people, this is “NOT” the most wonderful time of year. We are taught to anticipate these magical days filled with wonder and...

Same Fight, Different Day Do you and your partner go around the same mountain over and over again, with the same actual words being...

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A Few of the Reasons to Seek Counseling: · To understand ourselves better; to work through areas that are difficult, to improve and...

The Courage to Apologize A good apology can go a long way toward not only reversing some of the damage that has been done, but also...

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Everybody gets sad sometimes, usually in response to loss, hurt feelings, and painful circumstances, but as this sadness is processed an...

Most people have ‘some’ narcissistic tendencies, but there is a difference if you are you having to deal with someone who has...

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Are you involved with a Narcissist? The fact that you find yourself asking whether you are in any type of a relationship with a...

Walking on Eggshells If you: Tip-toe around – “Walk on eggshells” – hoping to avoid sudden anger, constantly editing what you say and...

Self-care is critical to our mental health, and it is not all about candles and massages (although these are nice and can be a part of it...

Establishing boundaries can be scary or uncomfortable. Healthy boundaries help you define what you will and will not tolerate- how to...