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Individuals have many needs- both physical, emotional, and spiritual. The focus of this series will take a quick dive into the nine...

I saw the lava on the floor, bubbling and hurling its molting hot liquid from the couch to the coffee table. I could not let it touch me....

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,...

“Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you’re...

We often have trouble communicating in relationships regardless of the type of relationship.  This is more so in a couple’s environment...

By now, many of us have seen Disney’s animated movie, Encanto. For many of us, we may or may not have realized how many different mirrors...

Elisabeth Elliot defines suffering as “having something you don’t want or wanting something you don’t have” in her book Suffering is...

If you are a parent, you undoubtedly have heard your fair share of parenting advice (whether solicited or unsolicited). Unfortunately,...

At this point, we’re all aware of the basics of getting enough rest: proper sleep, less screen time, more relaxation. We also know how...

HBO Max’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Season 2 of Euphoria shows the slow build of Rue Bennett coming back from rehab and relapsing. Each episode...

Reflective intelligence sharpens your perceptions and responses to any event or any issue.  You can discover and examine complex patterns...

How well do you know your partner?  Oftentimes we say we know them but find it difficult to buy them gifts or know what to do to help...

What kind of relationship do you have with your body? How do you speak to yourself? How do you nourish and rest? Set intentions with...

Many teens are struggling with high levels of anxiety without anyone knowing. You might wonder how this is possible. Teens are experts in...

The Cruel Truth About Mental Health Stigma I remember the first time I encountered it. I was young, maybe 8 or 9, and it happened shortly...

We have officially entered what some might call the most dreadful time of year. Valentine’s Day, also commonly known as Single Awareness...

What does “lazy” mean to you? I had a professor challenge me on saying the word “lazy” when I talked about my form of self-care. She...

When it comes to toxic relationships, holding on instead of letting go is, more often than not, the norm. The strength that it takes to...

I totally empathize. You noticed a while ago that your kid has been really struggling with some things, so you decided to start therapy...

Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. Connecting with others is more important...