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Life care planning

 With regard to the letter from a person whose brother is ailing and needs family support (“Torn Apart”), there are law firms all around the country that practice a process called Life Care Planning, which helps deal with legal, financial … Continue reading

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P.A.C.E.

Allow your reactivity to be your compassionate teacher. When you notice you’re feeling distracted, stressed, or overwhelmed, rather than allowing reactivity to take center stage, P.A.C.E. Yourself: Pause – throughout your day. Take a few mindful breaths. Offer yourself and … Continue reading

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A simple sign you’ve found ‘the one’ 

“You want someone who celebrates your successes with you. So if something great happens and your partner is like, ‘let me treat you to dinner,’ that’s a great sign. You just want someone who makes a big deal out of … Continue reading

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Therapy Myth

Starting therapy means something is wrong with you.I mean, therapy can definitely help if something is wrong with you, but you don’t have to wait for that to get support. In fact, some of the most transformative therapy happens when … Continue reading

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Red flag phrases in relationships

Blocking compassion by advice, interrogation, one-upping or correcting Examples:

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