Dating is a skill that everyone can learn and the reality is that dating in 2026 is not as intuitive as we often think it is or will be for us. Throw in being “off the market” for years, even decades, and that makes dating even tougher water to tread. If you take one thing […]
Everyone experiences strong emotions from time to time. Anger, sadness, fear, excitement, and disappointment are normal parts of life. For someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), however, emotions may sometimes feel unusually intense, arise quickly, and take longer to settle. This emotional intensity is more than simply being “too sensitive” or overreacting. BPD can […]
There’s a particular kind of tired that comes from having the same relationship problem over and over. You talk about it. Things improve for a week, maybe two. Then somehow you’re right back where you started. Eventually, the question changes from: “How do we fix this?” to: “Am I just stuck?” After more than 20 […]
There is nothing wrong with being independent. Being capable, resourceful, and able to take care of yourself can be incredible strengths. Maybe you’re the person others describe as: “So strong.”“So independent.”“She always figures it out.” But what happens when independence stops feeling like a choice? What if asking for help feels harder than simply doing […]
This is a gentle way to infuse a 🫏B.R.A.Y. of hope into your day. Breathe, Reset, Attune, and You are not Alone. Breathe in and notice expansion. Reset your thoughts for a moment on the expansion you noticed. Attune to the sights, sounds, textures, smells around you. And know that You are NOT Alone in […]
Sometimes an argument reaches a point where talking stops feeling productive. The heart rate rises. Breathing changes. The body becomes tense or restless, or perhaps everything begins to feel distant and numb. The urge to explain, defend, pursue or withdraw becomes stronger. At that point, it can be surprisingly difficult to access the qualities we […]
How can we tell our partner what we need without criticism, resentment or another argument? When couples become stuck in recurring conflict, dissatisfaction can build quietly before eventually coming out as criticism, complaints or demands. One partner may pursue harder for connection or change, while the other withdraws, becomes defensive or shuts down. The problem […]
Todays world is very complex and confusing. This is exactly a time when parents and teenagers need to have open, honest communication. However, many teenagers report feeling frustrated with their parents because they feel that their parents do not listen to them. As a result, many teenagers decide not to listen to their parents. They […]
The transition from the summer hiatus to the academic year represents one of the most significant annual shifts for the family unit. From a clinical standpoint, this period is characterized by a “transition stressor” that affects the physiological and psychological equilibrium of children, adolescents, and parents alike. While often dismissed as “first-day jitters,” the neurological […]
🐴 HBRD isn’t a diagnosis, but the impact is emotionally, financially, and physically draining. Whether it’s the chronic tension of “what now?” in the barn, continual boundary violations, or isolation in high-pressure performance environments, HBRD can contribute to emotional dysregulation that may affect both you and your horse(s). In other words, even when the drama […]
