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Parting with loved ones never gets any easier, no matter how many times you go through the same experience. Even though grief is a universal experience, it is simultaneously extremely personal. Although everyone experiences grief at some point in their lives, their experience is unique. There are no rules for the right and wrong of grieving. You might feel detached,...[ read more ]

You may already be familiar with the term "mindfulness" - the word has become more and more common recently, almost gaining the title of a buzzword. Despite that, very few people understand what it entails, and even fewer people implement mindfulness in their lives. So what is mindfulness? Mindfulness essentially means being fully present at the moment, both physically and...[ read more ]

There is no shortage of kids dealing with trauma, no matter the reason. An unpleasant and painful experience for the affected person can be traumatic. There is no rhyme or reason to what might be a traumatic experience for a person. Although there are some universal aspects of childhood trauma, many other subjective traumatic experiences might not seem like a...[ read more ]

Depression isn't a condition you can solve overnight. Besides seeking professional help, there are a few holistic and natural remedies you can make to your life to help along with your healing. These changes can help you combat that depressive mindset while working with your therapist and/or seeking professional support. Have a regular sleep schedule Studies show that sleep and...[ read more ]

Few people know the difference between coaching and counseling. Even if you’re familiar with the terms, you might use them interchangeably. In reality, although their underlying goal is to improve your mental health and wellbeing, they are two fundamentally different professions. If you’ve wondered about that distinction, here is a guide to help you distinguish between the two. The similarities...[ read more ]

There is no shortage of problems families face. Whether they are alone or have kids to take care of, every relationship has its own problems. That said, there are several universal problems that families and couples experience throughout their relationships. Dealing with those problems isn’t easy by any means - sometimes, it’s almost impossible to tackle them on your own....[ read more ]

When you are first entering new relationship or evening in the dating phase, everything seems perfect - it seems as though nothing could go wrong. As you get to know your partner, you may find that not everything is as it appears on the surface. What you found attractive at the beginning of your relationship may feel irritating. Your partner's...[ read more ]

Toxic people come in all shapes and sizes. When you're infatuated with someone, it can be extremely difficult to look past the good they bring to your life and critically analyse their harmful personalities. A relationship is meant to be a loving partnership between two people. Still, one partner may often be more self-absorbed in themselves rather than interested in...[ read more ]

When it comes to pursuing what we really want, it can be all too easy to halt emerging dreams in their tracks from fear of failure and similar self-limiting thought processes. As empowered but potentially insecure black women we might tell ourselves it will ‘never happen’ or become convinced that true successes are destined for other people. This negative way...[ read more ]

Within our relationships, we seek bonding and close connection. It makes us feel safe and honored by our partner. When we earn differing amounts to one another, everyday factors such as finance can become a catalyst for conflict over time. So—how can we better our approach to financial balance in order to create healthy love and connection with our partners...[ read more ]