One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for...
Many of us were raised with the notion that children are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning "don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, it can have...
When you think about what it means to experience trauma, incidents such as a violent or sexual assault or a terrible car accident might come to mind. But there are other, subtler forms of trauma that can negatively affect your life and hinder your relationships....
Society seems to condition us to always appear calm and in full control of how we feel, no matter the circumstances. Suppressing emotions may seem like a great way to prove that you’re strong and able to withstand any obstacle without breaking down. However, hiding...