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Using Love to Combat Fear
Posted: May 01, 2014 by Jennie Hagen
As a practitioner of yoga, I’ve learned many pieces of yogi philosophy that speak to me both as a counselor and a human. One of the first things I learned that still sticks with me years later is this: The opposite of fear is love.
Tags: mood and feelings, anxiety, life transition
Read MoreHow a Break-up can be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You
Posted: April 28, 2014 by [email protected]
I would like to suggest that there is something really good about going through a break-up.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition
Read MoreHow Strong Is Your Relationship Foundation?
Posted: April 04, 2014 by [email protected]
When it comes to building a relationship that will last a lifetime it is important to know you’re on the right track. So many couples ask me if they will make it long term.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family
Read MoreThe Marriage Hack
Posted: April 02, 2014 by [email protected]
One truth for most long-term couples, is that satisfaction declines over time. Keeping interest, desire, and overall satisfaction alive in a relationship takes work. Couples typically become less and less happy with their relationships the longer they’ve been together. And a large part of my work is helping them rediscover that happiness. Recently, a group of scientists developed an intervention called “The Marriage Hack”, utilizing a specific technique they call emotional reappraisal that has had profound impact on my work with marital satisfaction.
Tags: relationship and family
Read MoreStress Management for Beginners
Posted: April 01, 2014 by [email protected]
Chronic stress is a negative feedback loop. When we’re not able to reach a fully relaxed state, our brain is continuously being told that there is real danger, which triggers the body’s stress response.
Tags: mood and feelings
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