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It’s a common misconception that there is one, fixed way to deal with grief and loss. This is because we see mourning as a problem that needs to be fixed when this really isn’t the case.
As uncomfortable as it is to deal with emotional pain, it’s something that we as humans all experience. It’s natural to search for a resolution that will stop our pain.
The heady stages of a new relationship are among life’s more exciting moments.
You feel like you’re living in a real-life fairy tale. You idealize your partner and think he or she can do no wrong.
This is called the “honeymoon phase.” It’s fun and romantic.
It usually occurs in the early stages of a relationship and can last anywhere from 6 months to two years. But sooner or later, it comes to an end.
By Elizabeth McMahan
Relationships are a non-stop work-in-progress. We work on ourselves as part of being a couple while we also work on ourselves as individuals. The more work we do, therefore, the more smoothly we learn and grow. This growth needs mindfulness. Healthy relationships, for that matter, also need mindfulness.
By Elizabeth McMahan
Trust is tricky – it’s hard to gain and easy to lose.
It’s also one of the biggest cornerstones of any relationship. When lost, the person betrayed may feel extremely devastated because it can completely alter the path of the entire relationship. We’ve all experienced some form of hurt or betrayal, but to what extent? The nature of the relationship, as well as the level of hurt we feel, will probably determine whether or not we’re willing to forgive the person who betrayed us.
By Elizabeth McMahan
Life. It’s full of beauty, full of fascinating discoveries, full of surprises… and full of responsibilities.
Your education, your job, your bills, your family. Everything is jumping, screaming, and begging for your attention.
And more often than not, those things get your attention first—before yourself.
In the end, your life always revolves around other people and other things
By Elizabeth McMahan
Gratitude: “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.”
Mindfulness: “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.”
It seems these two terms have been fluttering around the therapeutic community a lot recently.
Trauma – caused by abuse, natural disasters, or perhaps battlefield experiences – is a widespread problem. Studies have shown that unprocessed memories of the trauma are often at the base of the negative thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations a trauma victim experiences.
Professionals utilize several effective therapies for treating trauma, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) or psychodynamic therapies. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is one that has become popular in more recent years and shows promising results.
