Children are different from adults. Expressing how they feel is often a struggle and they may not be able to tell you their experiences and feelings in words. Can you imagine how frustrating that could be? To be feeling difficult emotions and not be able to tell...

Saying can be a challenge especially when you want to maintain good relationships with friends. Somehow saying no can seem like a rejection of our friends or as if we are saying we don’t value them. Here are some ways to say no gracefully without risking your...

Show up for others and be mindful of the relationship. There is so much loneliness in the world today. Blame it on the pandemic or technology or something else but loneliness is epidemic. Loneliness is one of the primary issues for perfectionists, people who have...

Have you ever felt like your relationships are a constant source of stress? Maybe you struggle to communicate effectively with your partner, or navigate disagreements with coworkers. Perhaps you yearn for deeper connections with friends but find yourself stuck in...

The individual with an OC temperament can be very task-oriented. They can work and work and work, and not value time off or even know how to enjoy time off. Taking a mini-vacation, even if it's just for a day or a weekend, can be a rejuvenating experience that helps...

Trauma can be invasive, impacting your interactions with those you love and interact with. The lingering effects of childhood abuse, the aftermath of a natural disaster, or the scars left by an abusive relationship, trauma can leave lasting imprints that affect how we...

Everyone has a personality--it's kind of important! Research shows that personalities tend to be in two broad categories--overcontrolled (OC) and under controlled (UC). Tending to be OC or UC is not a problem. But sometimes problems can come from your basic...

Did you know that most people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have suffered trauma in their life, and particularly in their early years? And much of the trauma they experience includes traumatic invalidation or results from traumatic invalidation. If you...

Trigger Warning: This article discusses recovery from sexual abuse which could be triggering for some people.  Most narratives about sexual abuse start with statistics, perhaps to show how serious the problem is. Talking about statistical facts is also...

Building a sense of peace involves finding ways to destress your life and bring in activities and relationships that add joy and fulfillment to your life. It also often means understanding and focusing on your sense of purpose. When you live your life day to day, you...