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The Power of Naming Feelings: A Path to Connection and Growth Jan 05, 2025

The swimming pool was alive with the sounds of children splashing, laughing, and playing, but one interaction caught my attention. A child nearby was wailing, visibly resistant and unhappy, while their mother seemed equally overwhelmed—reacting, not ...

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Emotional Self-Awareness: The Key to Healthier Communication and Relationships Dec 29, 2024

I recently received feedback from someone who resonated with a message on my website: "Bottling up feelings can lead to anger or frustration toward loved ones, or worse, unhealthy coping mechanisms." They shared that, while they consider themselves a...

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