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At the center of co-dependency lies low self-esteem and low self-worth or, in different words, negative beliefs about my lovability and my contributions in this world. Because the term co-dependency... Read More...
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Ecopsychology is an emerging field that recognizes that you cannot have sanity without a sane relationship with your environment. Learn more about this relatively new and much-needed branch of... Read More...
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When was the last time that you thanked a friend, coworker, or family member for something they did for you? Although we’ve been taught that it’s important to say thank you, it’s easy to take... Read More...
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One of the most useful skills we need in order to be in good relationship with others is the ability to identify our emotions or feelings. This article offers a jump-start to learn this skill. What... Read More...
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American culture is one that strongly values independence and achievement over connection and the collective good. If you are feeling isolated, you are not alone. Nearly 25% of Americans report... Read More...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40,000 Americans die due to suicide every year, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death in the nation. Recently, I learned... Read More...
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“When certain things are said to you over and over again as you’re growing up, it stays with you and you wonder if they’re true.” This is how the pop singer Lady Gaga described the effects of... Read More...
Whether we order coffee from a grumpy barista in the morning or we have to interact with an overbearing colleague at work, it is inevitable that we will deal with difficult people on a daily basis.... Read More...
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We’ve all experienced rejection, and we all know that it’s no fun. In fact, psychologists studying the neuroscience of rejection have actually found that the experience activates the same... Read More...
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