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I am not the Source of your Supply: Identifying Needs for a Healthy Relationship...

When I attracted a narcissistic relationship in my past, I was in a state of blind awareness of myself. As a naturally hypersensitive personality, I’ve been described as kind and know that I truly care for people. He needed a person like me to help make…

The Relationship Spectrum: Distinguishing between Healthy, Unhealthy, or Abusive Relationships. 

Everyone deserves healthy relationships. It is important to understand that, “All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive, with unhealthy relationships somewhere in the middle,” (Domestic Violence Hotline, 2020). It's important to be knowledgeable…

Teaching Adolescents about Healthy Relationships

When I first heard the term “healthy relationships,” I immediately thought about romantic relationships. However, there are so many different kinds of relationships that we interact with on a daily basis that can be considered healthy…

Midweek Morsel: Wired for Connection - The Science of Connection for Introverts & Extroverts

Do you believe that we are all wired to connect? Do you view connection as a true extroverted need? What if you discovered that those that are more introverted, also are wired to connect?

Fear of the Unknown: 3 Simple Steps to Confronting the Mystery of Anxiety

America has faced many unknowns in the last few years, to highlight, 2019 with Mass Shootings, and 2020 that brought political race wars, tornados, pandemic, and bombs. We are all experiencing this eerie fear of the unknown. This feeling can manifest…

Self Love: A Path to Wellness

Finding Your Path to Self Love by Briera Nix

Has a family member or friend ever said to you: “You have to learn how to love yourself first before somebody else can love you.” It’s easy for our friends, family members, and even famous influencers to encourage and promote self-love, but how many of them actually took the time…

3 Viewpoints on Chronic Disconnection

On the surface it seems obvious that currently the pandemic is the source of our disconnection, but what really is? What is really driving our disconnection? Here are 3 viewpoints to consider when exploring feelings of chronic disconnection and thoughts on what you can do to address it…

Living with Anxiety. You are not alone...

Living with Anxiety. You are not alone...

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. We have all been anxious before a test, going to a job interview, or even making an important decision. This type of anxiety is normal and will eventually go away. However, there are some of us who experience anxiety constantly.

Anxiety: A flight of fight response

Anxiety: A flight of fight response

Anxiety is defined as “’an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure’” (Adam Felman, 2020). Although anxiety is a disorder characterized by the DSM5, it is not always classified as one…

The Importance of Self Love...

The Importance of Self Love...

Have you ever told yourself, “I love you?” Do you cater to your needs and happiness? Do you appreciate yourself and make decisions that will positively support your growth and development? If so, you are experiencing self-love…

Alone in a Room Full of People: The Case of Chronic Loneliness

Alone in a Room Full of People: The Case of Chronic Loneliness

Imagine being in a room full of people, yet you still have a deep feeling of alienation. This is one example of what it feels like to experience chronic loneliness. We are living in a time where social distancing has become the norm…