Emotional dumping, which is different from venting, is letting loose your problems, complaints, and emotions onto another person without any regard for their wellbeing, time, or energy. If emotional dumping happens enough, you may eventually begin to dread having conversations with this person, even though you may care for them deeply. Emotional dumping can also push people away and create distance in relationships.
Read MoreThe holiday season can be a time of stress, financial strain, and anxiety for many people. You may find yourself struggling to manage your time, energy, and commitments. There may be numerous expectations that…
Read MoreYour relationship with your sibling is a lifelong one. They are your companions in life, and have the ability to understand you in ways that other people cannot. Strong sibling relationships can help protect against loneliness and depression. When the relationship between siblings becomes strained it is painful and upsetting for all those involved and affected. We present 9 ways in which you can improve your relationship with your sibling.
Read MoreThe cycle of trauma that is passed down through families is known as generational trauma. It is the transfer of trauma and its effects from one generation to the next. Causes of generation trauma include natural disasters, displacement, enslavement, systemic racism, war, oppression, and genocide. Read on to learn more about generational trauma and breaking the cycle.
Read MoreTransgender individuals often experience and carry trauma that is unique to them. Due to their identity, this group deals with extensive challenges. These include discrimination, exclusion, and other social…
Read MoreThanksgiving is a holiday that many of us look forward to. For many, it is a time of coming together and enjoying a wonderful meal. However, thanksgiving is also a time during which we may feel guilty for our celebration. Guilt can arise when we compare our own circumstances with those of others in our country and around the world. Some of us may be feeling uncomfortable celebrating a holiday.
Read MoreThink of your brain and your gut as a two-way system of roads that are intricately connected. Often, people have unexplained gastrointestinal issues with no clear cause. This is when they need to work with their healthcare provider to figure out if the root cause of their gastrointestinal distress is a mental or emotional one.
Read MoreBearing witness to the violence, climate change, and suffering in the world makes most of us feel helpless, powerless, and frustrated. When you scroll through social media or watch the news, you are exposed to all that is going wrong both locally and on a global scale. You may question how anything you do to help can possibly make a difference. For children and teenagers who have almost as much access to news as adults, this can lead to fear, confusion, and anxiety.
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