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Beware the Effects of Enmeshment

Enmeshment is one of those words that has come into the public domain in recent years, however, I think sometimes people aren’t entirely aware of what it is in interpersonal relationships. In the book Family […]

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Signs of Coercive Control in Relationships

Coercive Control has become a term that people are increasingly aware of, however, I think not everyone thoroughly understands what it is. What is Coercive Control? And, importantly, what are some signs of Coercive Control […]

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What is Internal Validation?

I cannot underscore just how important it is to validate other people, especially those we love and care deeply about (and I hope you’re getting it in return too), but what about filling your own […]

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Eating Bugs Good for Gut Health!

I might be in the minority here, maybe, but I just can’t see myself eating bugs…no matter what the possible health benefits may be! New research out of the U.S. has found however that if […]

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Quick Guide to Validation

There is absolutely no doubt that if we are going to build depth in our relationship we must validate each other’s emotions (or ‘feelings’ if you prefer) and experience. Validation is what allows us to […]