Almost all of us have heard of postpartum depression and it is probably fair to say that most people take this condition seriously which is good, because it is something to take seriously. Two equally serious conditions are postpartum anxiety and postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), yet not as many of us know about them […]
Are You in Need of a Boundary Makeover?
When you hear the word boundaries, what do you feel? Does the word elicit feelings of pain for when your boundaries were violated? Perhaps it reminds you of the importance of needing to set boundaries with a specific person in your life. Or maybe the word boundaries is more like a foreign language, you’ve heard […]
Navigating Relationship Ambivalence
Many of us have experienced, at some point in life, wondering if we should keep “working” at our current relationship. In these moments, people are often riddled with more questions and insecurities, then answers or steadiness. These questions do not necessarily mean a relationship is over (quite the contrary, acknowledging and working to transparently/constructively address […]
Letting go of control – the good, the bad, the helpful
I have a new favorite word, perfect for someone who tends to be a bit of a “control freak.” I found it on one of those lists of words that have no English equivalent (which I think says a lot about our society), it’s ataraxia, from ancient Greek meaning: a state of serene calmness. Or, […]
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