If You Give a CHILD a Cookie…

It starts the moment your day begins. You get a call from your child’s school—there’s a problem. Then the dog won’t eat. Your mom is upset with your dad. Suddenly, a small wave of stress turns into a full-on storm. You think, “This is going to be a bad day.” And just like that, your mind spirals…

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Have you ever felt like you need someone—not just want them, but really need them to feel okay? At first, it might feel like passion, even destiny. But over time, that need can start to feel more like desperation, anxiety, or fear. You may find yourself obsessing over your partner, feeling crushed when you’re apart,…

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“I get triggered every time I am with my sister. Then I walk away upset.” Family conflict is never easy. Emotions run high, relationships are complex, and some dynamics have been years—if not decades—in the making. Take Julie and her brother, John. Julie is furious that John disagreed with a decision she made. Every time…

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