"Gaslighting is a really damaging and manipulative tactic that one uses in order to shift the power dynamic in any relationship," adds Okera ..read more

One of the most common signs of emotionally unavailable men and women is the inability or unwillingness to show or express their actual feel ..read more

Below are some tips for dealing with defensive behavior in your partner: Talk about issues in a non-blaming way when you're not upset ..read more

LIFE-RELATIONSHIP COACHING or LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Name what feelings you are truly experiencing. It's not just Anger or  Sadness. Learn to identify your feelings, what you are needing in that moment, then how to express it in a healthier way. Get started today. Original Posted on calm.com The Feelings Wheel: unlock the power of your emotions Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, CDCES, MBA https://www.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheelEmotion   Accessing supportive services can be challenging due to various barriers such as stigma, shame, and co ..read more

Original Post Hopeful Panda updated on September 14, 2023 Writing a letter “to” your toxic or abusive parent can be healing. It can bring a lifetime of memories and emotions to the surface, allowing you to examine them and work through them. Although I feel like I’ve already reflected on my past plenty already, there are many things I still haven’t truly come to terms with. For instance, I’m aware of how my past affected my present and the effects of the abuse I’m living with. But there was still something nagging at me. I realized that I never got to say my piece to my mother. I never trul ..read more

Original Post Wellness Hub FEBRUARY 28, 2024  By PRAPOORNA M  In the realm of personal relationships, forgiveness is a profound and transformative journey. It’s not just about saying ‘I forgive you’; it’s an emotional process that involves understanding, empathy, and, most importantly, a willingness to move past the hurt. Forgiveness can deeply enhance the health and well-being of relationships, acting as a bridge to healing and renewed trust. Understanding the Psychology of Forgiveness In personal connections, the ‘Psychology of Forgiveness’ is a multifaceted concept. It goes beyon ..read more

Original Post VeryWellHealth By Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH Updated on January 29, 2024 Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Even with treatments such as antidepressants or psychotherapy, having additional strategies to cope with depression is helpful. Self-regulation and coping mechanisms play an essential role in treatment. They can provide relief and increase the effectiveness of other interventions. This article offers 22 coping skills for depression, including therapeutic, physical, emotional, and social strategies. Depression Coping Skills Used in Therapy  Nearly 6% of adu ..read more

Originally Posted James J. Sexton Esq. Psychology Today April 15, 2018 A divorce lawyer shares how you're probably missing the mark and how to fix it. As a divorce lawyer, I meet a lot of married people with very satisfying and active sex lives. Most of the time, however, the person they’re having that satisfying sex with isn’t their spouse, and therein lies the problem. If you've been married longer than 10 years, and you and your spouse still want to have sex with each other, you're clearly doing something right. However, I don't get to interact with many individuals in such unions. Ins ..read more

Original Post Posted May 19, 2024 by Psychology Today Avrum Weiss, Ph.D. Reviewed by Tyler Woods KEY POINTS Experts report that we may be in an epidemic of parental estrangement. Millennials have mostly rejected using fear as a parenting strategy. The generation who grew up afraid of their parents ended up afraid of being estranged from their children. Experts are reporting that we may be in an epidemic of adult children cutting off contact with their parents. In one recent study, researchers found that 26 percent of young adults are estranged from their fathers, and six percent are ..read more

Original Post By VeryWell Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT Updated on March 27, 2023 Reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD A man who exhibits persistent patterns of emotionally immature responses and behavior is sometimes referred to as a man child. People married to these individuals might complain about having an immature husband who does not behave like an adult in their relationship. During the 1980s, this phenomenon was dubbed "Peter Pan syndrome." The term was popularized by a psychologist named Dan Kiley, who published a book in 1983 titled, "The Peter Pan Syndrome: Men Who Have Never Grown Up ..read more