Much of what we do throughout the day is about maintaining strong relationships with those closest to us. Our words, our actions, our non-verbals are aimed at creating rich and close relationships with those we care about. But there’s some other words, actions, and...
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“Do you go to therapy?” I hear this question often, but this week it hit me in a new way. I want to explore what you might not know about therapy, and what you can do about it. THERAPY MIGHT NOT DO WHAT YOU THINK IT...
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What’s so hard about getting rest? Our bodies know how to tell us when we need to rest and relax. We get more anxious, overwhelmed, we snap easily, or our bodies can at times simply shut down with aches, sickness, and drowsiness. Our bodies are...
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Do you ever feel the need to come up for a breath of air? To connect with something meaningful and energizing? We dive into the tasks of the week, our schedules, our to-do lists, and at some point feel compelled to pull back and...
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How to motivate yourself to change or grow: A quick guide to the hardest step by Connor McClenahan Before you take that first step on the ground before you begin personal growth, there's an entire mental journey is underway to get to that first step. How...
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A guide on how to tell good stories to your kids that will support their mental health and help them make sense of the world by Connor McClenahan Storytelling is powerful for kids and their mental health Like making a beaded necklace, the mind continuously strings together...
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A quick guide on how to survive Thanksgiving by Connor McClenahan So you're driving over to the in-laws' house for Thanksgiving. In the back of your mind are hopeful and idealistic images of a warm turkey, stuffing, and potatoes, coupled with such pleasant family conversation...
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A Guide to why most arguments never work and how to do it differently by Connor McClenahan “No, that’s not what I said. Let me tell you what really happened.” Ever had an argument like this? Sally tells Jimmy what he did wrong, and Jimmy tells Sally...
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We try so hard to be the kinds of people others will like, don’t we? If only we were stronger, thinner, smarter, more extraverted, more beautiful or hip or talented, we would be the kinds of people who others desire. I wonder how often...
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I often wonder how Facebook has impacted me. Google search results are plastered with articles warning us of the dangers of too much Facebook use. It’ll lower your self esteem, it’ll make you feel jealous, depressed, and anxious. Articles like this often treat social media as...
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