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6 Ways To Manage Sibling Rivalry
If you have more than one child, you have probably experienced sibling rivalry. Maybe your kids pick on each other, fight, or constantly compete for your attention. Although sibling rivalry is normal, it can be difficult for parents to deal with. The constant...
How To Stop Judging Others
Judgments help you make sense of the world around you. It is not necessarily bad to judge others. However, most of the time, judgments are made without a lot of context and can be negative in some way. Judging others can increase fears of being judged and can decrease...
How To Establish Family Rules
Family rules provide clear boundaries related to expected acceptable behavior. They create a safe environment for children to learn and grow. When expectations and consequences are clearly stated and consistently followed, behavior problems often decrease....
How To Forgive Others
Forgiving others is a process that takes time and effort. If you were abused by a parent, cheated on by a partner, or attacked by a stranger, forgiving the person who hurt you might seem impossible, and even unnecessary. This is especially true when the person that...
Stopping The Pursuer/Distancer Relationship Pattern
Connection and autonomy are essential components of a healthy, secure relationship. When things are going well, it is easy to navigate the conflicting needs of spending time together and spending time apart. However, when things become stressful due to life...
7 Tips For Practicing Self-Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be hard. When someone does something that hurts you, it can be difficult to let it go and move on. Although forgiving others can be a daunting task at times, it is often much easier to forgive others than it is to forgive yourself. Everyone makes...
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
What Is EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured couples therapy approach developed by Sue Johnson and colleagues, based on John Bowlby’s attachment theory. This approach is founded on the premise that attachment needs and bonds continue into adult...
How To Create A Self-Soothing Kit For Anxiety
Anxiety can be hard to deal with at times. When your heart starts pounding and your thoughts start racing, it can feel overwhelming. There are probably a number of coping skills that you can use to help ease your symptoms. However, it can be difficult to remember what...
7 Ways To Fight Fair In Relationships
Chances are, if you are in a long-term relationship you have probably had a fight or two. Disagreements in relationships are expected and can even be healthy and encourage growth. However, arguments can also lead to hurt feelings and trouble in your relationship if...
9 Ways To Practice Self-Care
Do you spend a lot of time taking care of others? At times, do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out? Does it feel as though there is not enough time in the day to do the things that you really want to do? If so, you could benefit from practicing self-care. What Is...
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