Monday, February 3, 2025

The Connection Between "Tough Love" and Verbal Abuse

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The concept of tough love has been around for decades and it has often been used to justify verbal abuse and bullying. Rationalizing Verbal ...
Saturday, February 1, 2025

What is Self Reflective Awareness and Why Is It Important For You?

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The capacity for self reflective awareness is an essential life skill to develop for yourself and for your relationships with others (see my...
Monday, January 27, 2025

Reconnecting With Deceased Loved Ones in Your Dreams

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Having dreams about deceased loved ones is a common experience for many people (see my article:  Common Reactions to the Loss of a Loved One...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Arousal Non-Concordance and a History of Sexual Abuse

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In an earlier article, I wrote about arousal non-concordance to explain what it is and to normalize it as a common experience for many peopl...
Monday, January 20, 2025

What Are Ravishment Fantasies?

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According to social psychologist and sex researcher Justin Lehmiller, ravishment fantasies are common (see my articles:  The 7 Core Sexual F...

Self Care During Turbulent Times

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Self care is important in the best of times, but it's especially important during turbulent and stressful times whether it involves stre...
Friday, January 17, 2025

Emotional Regulation: What is the Difference Between Being Calm and Being Emotionally Numb?

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Over the years, working with clients who have unresolved trauma , I have discovered that many people don't understand the difference bet...