Family Reconciliation: Bringing Back the Estranged Sibling

Family Reconciliation: Bringing Back the Estranged Sibling

Often we hear how family is a single unit and should remain so. However, there are certain families with a member or two who feel disconnected from the rest. They’re usually referred to as the black sheep of the family who don’t come home very much, or who’re not allowed to come home. Bringing back …

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Improving Emotional Regulation: Exercises for Kids

Improving Emotional Regulation: Exercises for Kids

If you often see your kids burst into a tantrum or have an emotional melt-down at an age when many other kids can control their emotions, your child may be having difficulty with emotional self-regulation. In other words, they act on impulse and struggle with inappropriate behavior because their emotions are often uncontrolled. How to …

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False Memories: About Imaginary Realities and Distorted Truths

About Imaginary Realities and Distorted Truths

Our brains can play games with us at times, and false memory is just another example. The term false memories refers to a distorted or fabricated recollection of an event that happened in the past. It’s common among individuals to recall a childhood event falsely, or have a memory of something that did not actually …

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6 Ways They’re Controlling You: Types of Abuse

6 Ways They’re Controlling You

Abuse isn’t always physical. It’s not only about how many times they hit you or how much physical pain was inflicted. Abuse can be a lot more than that … What are the Types of Abuse? If you’re unsure whether you’re being controlled by abuse or not, going through these types of abuse may make …

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How Can a Sponsor Help You?

How Can a Sponsor Help You?

Sponsors are people who have been through the same processes of recovery that you’re experiencing now. Both in NA and AA programs, sponsorship is recommended as a vital part of the recovery process. Engaging with a sponsor can help you stay sober and navigate through the harsh waves of recovery. What Does a Sponsor Do? …

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