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Putting The Oxygen Mask On Yourself First
Self-care is crucial when you want to help a loved one deal with a difficult situation or challenge. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you are in the right mental and emotional state to support them effectively: Remember, taking care of yourself is not selfish but necessary to be a robust and…
How Do I Effectively Help My Adult Child Who’s Struggling?
Supporting an adult child who is struggling with drug abuse or alcohol abuse or a mental health crisis can be a challenging and delicate situation. Recognizing the difference between a healthy relationship versus unhealthy caregiving and codependency is essential. Here are some things that can you in creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with your…
Codependent vs Self-Love Deficit Disorder
What comes up for you when you hear “Codependent”? Is a person a Codependent/Enabler, or does that person have what has been termed more recently “Self-Love Deficient Disorder”? It may make a difference on whether someone feels shame or remorse versus identification of what you need to have self-love and recovery. Codependency was coined in…
A Recipe For Families And Holidays
Being intentional about how you approach family gatherings can make a world of difference. It’s like crafting a recipe for a stress-free holiday season. Being together allows you to notice how you feel around your family and how others feel about you. Here are some tips to help create a more harmonious and comfortable holiday…
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How Much You Drink Can Unintentionally Influence Your Child’s Drinking
Parents profoundly impact their children’s behavior, attitudes, and values. Children often model their behavior after what they see their parents doing. When parents tell their children not to engage in certain behaviors, like drinking alcohol, but then engage in those behaviors themselves, it sends mixed messages. Children may become confused about what is acceptable or…
How To Deal With Narcissistic Behavior
A family member that exhibits narcissistic behavior can make other family members feel like they’re crazy. Family members may question reality and feel like they are in a confusing and chaotic home environment that doesn’t feel safe or secure. Narcissistic behavior is a significantly self-involved person who can be a master at manipulation. Nothing else…
What to do when your kid is struggling at college?
We often see kids who go off whose parents thought they would be okay, and to their shock, their kids begin to have significant issues very quickly on campus for many different reasons. Some parents may be in denial trying to prop them up and make it look like they’re doing better than they are;…
Codependent vs Self-Love Deficit Disorder
What comes up for you when you hear “Codependent”? Is a person a Codependent/Enabler, or does that person have what has been termed more recently “Self-Love Deficient Disorder”? It may make a difference on whether someone feels shame or remorse versus identification of what you need to have self-love and recovery. Codependency was coined in…
Has remote work increased substance abuse?
There’s a difference between isolation and solitude. You choose solitude because you like to be alone, but often, when working from home, people aren’t choosing it; they have been forced to be alone, and that isolation can cause disconnection, and disconnection is a place that addiction thrives in. It can be a natural progression of…