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Self-Care A-Z: You Do Not Have To Deserve Self-Care When self-care is conveyed as reward for being good and/or permission to be bad, we erode its essence. We do not need to be good; we do not need to be bad. In caring for self, we simply and powerfully re-claim the essence of being human.
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Three-Hour Sessions? Sure! I asked how many therapists they saw before me. She said, “Three. Each only once.” She added that each one kept looking at their clock from about 30 minutes in. She felt rushed and anxious, concerned if she could say everything she needed to before running out of time. Finally, being cut off and asking […]
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The Annual Christmas Concern Christmas is coming fast, especially if you are a separated parent with a nar-cissistic ex. You may be taking a run at the courts, mediation or there may be a flurry of emails and text messages all to settle some plans. Remember, even after whatever means of communicating or negotiating you choose and assuming you […]
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When You Don’t Like Your Kid’s Date It’s hard seeing your adult child dating who you consider to be the wrong potential partner. You may want to speak up, but should you? Outcomes can depend on the relationship between parent and child. The better the relationship, the more likely such a discussion can be successful. However, discussing the qualities of their potential […]
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Sexual Abuse – When asked to keep it secret…. Trigger warning. This post discusses sexual abuse. —— Sexual abuse. It shouldn’t happen. For some, it does. That can bring psychological and emotional harm. There can be worse. The worse I am speaking of is when a parent is informed and there is an expectation to maintain secrecy and/or not confront and address the incident […]
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