Last week, we focused on identifying the different attachment styles. Let’s shift our focus today on developing secure attachments in relationships. This will help to build strong, healthier connections. Insecure attachment is a fear-based relationship style- the deep, even unconscious fear of abandonment or unmet needs. An insecure attachment style can come from inconsistent or […]

We all have our individual attachment style. Attachment styles are ways of relating to people in relationships. Some people are very clingy, while some are unattached, while others vacillate between the two with a “push-pull” dynamic. According to the attachment theory, which was first developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth and psychiatrist John Bowlby in the […]

A new relationship can feel exciting, but sometimes, as the newness wears off, it can feel boring and stale. You don’t have to stay bored in your relationship forever. Check out these 5 ways to keep your relationship exciting and fresh. 1- Send Text Messages We could all use some encouragement throughout our day or […]

Are you in a healthy relationship? Are you looking for one? Healthy relationships bring out the best in you. A healthy relationship does not mean a “perfect” relationship (that isn’t realistic), but healthy relationships, though not always easy, are tangible. The signs below are behaviors we should strive for in all of our relationships. Check […]

Dance has always been a part of human culture. There are so many forms of dance that you can’t go wrong in doing it! Many of us enjoy dancing (whether in public or private), but did you know of all of the ways it could benefit us? PhysicalDancing improves cardiovascular health. Professional ballroom dancer and […]

Letting go of the pain that someone caused you is not always easy, but it is possible. Many people seek to hurt the person that caused them pain, but that won’t make th Letting go of the pain that someone caused you is not always easy, but it is possible. Many people seek to hurt […]

People pleasing may not sound all that bad. After all, what’s so bad about being nice, right? At first glance, people pleasing may seem harmless, but it’s a very detrimental habit that erodes one’s happiness overtime. Could you or someone you know be a people pleaser? Below are the classic signs. Approval Seeking ⦁ You […]

Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are often seen as the same thing, but they are two very different things. They are different in how long they last, how they’re triggered, and how they’re treated. It’s important to understand the difference between anxiety attack vs. panic attack so that you can accurately treat them. Anxiety attacks […]

This year, between the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and having to work, many people won’t be traveling to see family for the holidays. Just the thought of this can feel weird, sad, and lonely. Though nothing can completely replace actually being with family, there are ways to stay connected to family this season. You just have […]

At some point, we all experience stress and anxiety. Some experience it more severely or more often than others, but we can all agree that we’d be better off without it. Well, good news! There are plenty of stress reducers that you can incorporate into your life to help you feel better and be better. […]

Many people have long-lasting dreams and desires they’ve never accomplished. Perhaps the thought of going after that dream seems scary, difficult, so far away, and unattainable. The truth is accomplishing those dreams might be challenging, but the steps are quite simple. The life you really want to live is possible and attainable. Decide What Kind […]

You love your partner and you are committed to them, but you have unresolved issues that you’ve tried many times to fix. You now understand that these issues can’t be resolved on your own and you need professional help, but whenever you mention getting therapy to your partner, they feel uneasy, stall, laugh it off, get frustrated, indecisive, and even downplay the need for it.