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Finding Calm Within The Storm: Understanding Agitated Depression With Hyperactive or Irritable Symptoms
Depression affects millions of people around the world. The common perception of depression often revolves around feelings of sadness and low energy; however, there are various forms that manifest differently. One such form is agitated depression, characterized by hyperactive or irritable symptoms.
17 Symptoms of PTSD & Treatment Options
By understanding these symptoms of PTSD, we can increase awareness and compassion for those who are affected and provide the support and guidance they need on their journey to healing.
Is Hyper-Independence a Trauma Response? Understanding the Impact of Betrayal Trauma
Explore the connection between hyper-independence and betrayal trauma. Discover how this trauma response, rooted in a fear of vulnerability and distrust, can inhibit healthy relationships.
The Power of Co-Regulation: Supporting Children and Teens with Healthy Parental Attachment
Co-regulation is the powerful process where parents with fully developed brains support the emotional well-being of their children and teens. By attuning to and regulating their children's emotional states, parents provide a safe and secure environment for their emotional growth.
Rebuilding Trust and Connection: Breaking Free from Negative Sentiment Override
Sentiment Override refers to the influence of our overall positive or negative sentiments on our interpretation of our partner's behavior. Positive and negative perspectives impact our sentiments and, as a result, can impact our relationships.
Giving Space: How Allowing 24 Hours Can Improve Communication in Relationships
In the midst of challenging conversations, giving ourselves and our partners the gift of 24 hours can revolutionize our relationships. It empowers us to regulate our emotions, gain perspective, listen actively, validate experiences, and foster trust and safety.
Breaking Chains: Understanding Addictive Family Systems
Addiction can cast a dark shadow over a family, impacting not just the individual struggling with substance abuse, but also their loved ones. In many cases, addiction becomes deeply embedded within the family dynamics, creating a cycle of pain and dysfunction.
When Children Get Caught In The Middle Of Divorce: Co-Parenting Better than Before, Ensuring Their Well-Being Above All
When co-parenting is chaotic and full of conflict, it can have significant negative impacts on children's well-being and development. Studies have shown that living in a chaotic and conflict-filled co-parenting environment can lead to adverse outcomes for children.
Restoring Relationships: Addressing the "What" to Discover the "Why"
In overcoming relationship challenges, we must first address the visible "whats" causing damage before delving into the deeper "whys." By prioritizing immediate needs and creating a safe space, we can build positive change and restore relationships.
The Power of Listening: Nurturing Connection in Your Relationship
By embracing the power of active listening, we create an environment where our loved ones feel seen, heard, and supported. Understanding before problem-solving lays the groundwork for vibrant and resilient relationships founded on trust, empathy, and openness.
Understanding Teen Brain Development: Beneath the Surface
It can be disorienting when our teens appear grown-up on the outside, but their behavior doesn't match. So, what does brain development have to do with this? Understanding the intricacies of teen brain development can shed light on their actions and emotions.
Love Bombing Diffused: Navigating the Maze of Manipulation and Building Empowered Relationships
Discover how to protect yourself from love bombing and build authentic connections with our compassionate guidance and personalized therapeutic approaches.
Why Do We Continue to Love Influencers So Much?
Why are we are so drawn to online personalities? What keeps us hooked on their every move, and what are the effects of this fascination on our mental health?
Brodmann Areas: An Intro Guide to the Function of 10/20 Sites
Understanding the intricate functions of Brodmann areas and their corresponding 10/20 sites can offer valuable insights into the fascinating workings of our brains.
With neurofeedback therapy, we have the opportunity to balance and regulate our brainwaves naturally, opening the path to a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
Learning to Lean In and Listen To the Teen In Front Of You
Learning to lean in and listen to the teen in front of us is not a strategy to merely elicit desirable behavior. It is a profound commitment to their emotional well-being and the health of our relationships with them.
Gottman’s Four Horsemen of Relationship Apocalypse and Their Antidotes to Nurture Healthy Connection
Understanding the destructive patterns of Gottman’s Four Horsemen can illuminate a path towards healing and restoration. By gaining insight into the Four Horsemen and their antidotes, we can navigate the challenges that lay before us and rebuild the foundations of our relationships.
Creating A Safe Haven By Navigating Anger, Fear, and Idle Threats In Your Marriage
Marriages are meant to be a safe haven where couples can share their joys and sorrows. However, when anger, fear, and idle threats enter the picture, that safe haven can quickly turn into a warzone.
Basic Childhood Needs and Their Impact on Adult Relationships
The foundation of our emotional well-being is built upon the fulfillment of our basic needs during those critical early years. When these needs go unmet, they can have a profound impact on our ability to form healthy and secure adult relationships.
The Power of Effective Communication: Understanding Assertive, Passive, and Aggressive Communication
In the journey of healing and growth, one essential aspect that often goes overlooked is communication. How we express ourselves, listen to others, and handle conflicts can greatly impact our relationships and overall well-being.
Understanding Relationships: Parent-Child vs. Adult-Adult Dynamics in Transactional Analysis
From family dynamics to workplace interactions, TA offers valuable insights into how we communicate and relate to others. At the heart of TA lies the concept of Parent-Child and Adult-Adult dynamics. By understanding these dynamics, we can navigate relationships with greater empathy and clarity.