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Self-Criticism During Times of Change The beginning of the new year is often seen as a fresh start. We set personal growth goals and plan to handle life a little better than before. We make [...]

Anger is often misunderstood and quickly labelled as something negative or destructive. In reality, anger is a natural emotional response that carries important information about boundaries, [...]

Why does staying calm feel so difficult during stressful moments, even when you truly want to? Managing stressful situations, including anger, involves more than recognizing what sets you off. It [...]

Shifting from Control to Understanding When people first seek help for anger, they often come in feeling discouraged or ashamed. They want to stop reacting so quickly, stop saying things they [...]

Ever wondered why bullies often seem to act like victims? At first glance, it might look like manipulation…someone refusing responsibility, blaming others, and positioning themselves as the [...]

These days, it feels like outrage is everywhere. Scroll through social media, and you’ll see people reacting strongly to one issue or another.  But what happens inside us when we feel this way? [...]

We often fall into people-pleasing without realizing it: saying “yes” when we want to say “no,” avoiding conflict at all costs, or keeping quiet when our needs matter. But people-pleasing doesn’t [...]

Conflict shows up in everyone’s life. It might be with a partner, a coworker, a family member, or even that person in line at the grocery store. No two people handle it exactly the same. There [...]

Have you ever felt that your choices are torn between logic and instinct? Maybe your head says, “Play it safe,” while your heart whispers, “Take the leap.” Or your body tenses in a situation that [...]

“The gut is the seat of all feelings. Polluting the gut not only cripples your immune system, but also destroys your sense of empathy, the ability to identify with other humans.” ― Suzy Kassem, [...]