The Dangers of Self-Sacrificing in Relationships
Close relationships require sacrifice. Research has shown that couples are happier and more likely to remain in their relationships if …
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Parenting While Highly Sensitive
It’s hard to pinpoint, but you feel it in your bones. You watch other parents, and it seems so effortless. …
Navigating Family Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season can be an enjoyable time of togetherness and celebration. Families who have moved away might be able …
Setting Limits with Love
Empowering Parents to Set Healthy Boundaries with Kids As a parent and a therapist who works with children, I have …
Codependency
Part 3a: How Do You War With Your Value & Vulnerability? In previous articles, we covered why it is important …
Boundaries in Ministry
During my four years working for campus ministries, first at Auburn University and then at Georgia Tech, I realized how …
Boundaries, Part 1
Are Your Problems Really About Boundaries? Boundaries are so important to overall emotional health. Knowing where our responsibilities lie and …
The Aftermath of Setting Boundaries
“Boundaries” like “self-care” is kind of a buzzword, isn’t it? If you’ve been to therapy or on the internet (aka …
Overcoming Emotional Invalidation
Everyone needs to have a sense of belonging – to be known, understood, and accepted. This is part of the …
Parenting Adult Children
If you’re reading this title and thinking, “Parents don’t parent adults even if they are their children,” you’re right. However, …