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Couples Therapy

MINDFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Mindful partners demonstrate thoughtfulness around the partner’s needs, and adjust accordingly. Consequently, partners feel loved and cared for, and usually respond with being thoughtful in return

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Relationships

Embracing Playfulness in Your Relationship

Are you and your partner able to be yourselves when you’re in each other’s company? Is playfulness encouraged or frowned upon?  Some relationships suffer because one partner doesn’t feel safe to be their playful or silly self, so the following post is to encourage you to become more playful with your relationship.

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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

We live in a fast-paced, high- stress society, one that highlights constant productivity and achievement. The concept of slowing down and taking a break seems out of the question for many of us.

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Beauty rising from the chaos – Silver lining of COVID-19

Beauty rising from the chaos – Silver lining of COVID-19 During this very uncertain and strange time in history many people find themselves in a state of confusion, conflict and chaos. Feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and fear are at their all-time high. However, it is our individual responsibility to reframe our perspective during times of crisis and give ourselves and others grace and patience as we ride out the tedious and indefinite task of orders like “shelter in place”. Many

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Pace Yourself

A marathon runner must learn how to pace themselves throughout the race to avoid burnout. Pace yourself is defined as “doing something at a speed that is steady and that allows one to continue without becoming too tired.” There is a constant and steady pace that is sustainable and helps them reach their goal without compromising the race or experiencing extensive injuries. Throughout this race, some will grab a bottle of water on the way to quench their thirst, but

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Dealing With Unaccomplished Goals

One of the major stressors at this time of the year, is taking stock and realizing the plans we made in the beginning of the year have not been accomplished. This can be discouraging. Instead of focusing on what has not been done; Take time to identify what has been done- celebrate victories, even small ones. Look back and identify if those items on your to-do list are still a priority. If they are still a priority, reevaluate why they

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