Managing Codependency Over The Holidays
The holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time for people of all ages and in all different family situations. For those with codependency issues, the holidays can be particularly problematic, especially when it comes to making healthy decisions, maintaining...
Take The Gratitude Challenge
As I was scrolling through Facebook the other day, I saw how many people have continued the trend to state daily what you are grateful for. I love seeing people post about their friends, kids, partner, pets… you name it. Everyone is grateful for just about anything....
Is Toxic Shame Impacting Your Choice Of Partners?
The use of the term “toxic shame” was first introduced in the 1960’s by Sylvan Tomkins, an American psychologist, and theorist. While famous for many of his theories, perhaps his most well-known is affect theory, which includes shame. At its most...
Is It Grief Or Obsession: Understanding Your Reaction To The End Of A Relationship
It is normal, and even natural, to experience a sense of loss after the end of a relationship. This may be a long-term relationship such as a marriage or living with a partner, or it may be a short term dating relationship.The impact of a breakup or the end of a...
The Link Between Addiction And Shame
Most people have had moments of being embarrassed and perhaps even humiliation in our lives. This is usually a result of doing something we see as foolish or wrong, or perhaps even unethical and unsavory. It is not about the act of doing something wrong; it is the way...
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