Trauma Leaves a Mark, Even if You Can’t See It | Hanah Barnard

September 15, 2020

“Some people’s lives seem to flow in a narrative, mine had many stops and starts. That’s what trauma does. It interrupts the plot… It just happens, and then life goes…

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Managing Your Superpower [Part 2]: What Recovering Sex Addicts Can Learn from Mister Rogers

July 3, 2020

I don’t know about you, but I am fascinated by Fred Rogers! Something you may or may not find odd about my fascination is that until recently I only knew…

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Managing Your Superpower [Part 1]: What Mister Rogers Has in Common with Sex Addicts

March 4, 2020

“Anything that is human is mentionable; and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” Fred Rogers I have a confession to make – although I am very familiar with…

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Theraplay®: Changing the World One Playful Interaction at a Time | by Nancy Soliz

February 21, 2020

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Mother Teresa For the twelfth time this morning, I am telling my daughter to get her shoes…

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Three Lessons from Mister Rogers to Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence | by Julie Perna

January 29, 2020

“I feel that if we in public television can only make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service for mental health.” Fred…

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3 Reasons You Should Do Sex Therapy | by Victoria James

January 14, 2020

“Am I supposed to be a freak in the sheets or a lady in the streets?” What comes to mind when you hear “sex therapist?” Can you imagine doing therapy…

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It Looks Like “Gaslighting,” but It’s NOT: Introducing Reflection Aggression.

November 15, 2019

If you are someone who finds value in educating yourself on mental health and relational issues, then you have likely heard of the phenomenon commonly referred to as “gaslighting.” Cleverly…

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Why Do Women Cheat? Inside the Mind of a 10 Year Old

October 10, 2019

My 10 year old daughter never ceases to amaze me. She informed me last week of why women cheat. Allow me to set the stage before I hit you with…

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What Is Transitional Distrust in Betrayal Trauma Recovery?

September 5, 2019

Many of our clients have reported that the pain stemming from a betrayal trauma is one they wouldn’t wish upon their worst enemy.  For those who have experienced this type…

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Transforming Conflict: How Conflict Is SUPPOSED to Work.

May 31, 2019

Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. Ronald Reagan Having lived in Oklahoma for a large portion of my life,…

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