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The people we love can sometimes respond to a situation with an intensity that leaves us confused, hurt, or unsure of how to respond. A simple disagreement can suddenly escalate, and before you [...]

In personal growth, it is common to understand your emotional and behavioural patterns, while still noticing yourself fall back into old reactions in certain situations. You may understand how [...]

Holding Anger and Anxiety in the Body Have you ever noticed your jaw tightening during a conversation, or a lump forming in your throat when there is something you want to say but cannot? This [...]

Self-Compassion for Men By Durwin Foster, M.A., RCC, CCC Certified Integral Therapist What is Self-Compassion? Dr. Kristin Neff, perhaps the leading psychologist of self-compassion, defines [...]

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 [...]

“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, [...]

It feels like everywhere we turn, negativity is in the air. Whether it’s online, at work, or even in our own homes, the critical voices can feel overwhelming. But where does all this negativity [...]

One of the hardest truths about relationships is that we can love someone deeply and still recognize that their presence in our lives is harmful. That realization is often the first step toward [...]

Why do families sometimes react so strongly when secrets or “skeletons in the closet” are spoken out loud? These moments can feel like a spark landing in dry grass. What seems small can ignite [...]

We’ve all had those moments, the ones where we said something cruel in anger, acted recklessly, or did something completely out of character. Often after an outburst or a mistake, many of us are [...]