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Loneliness is not the absence of people but the absence of connection: A 2 Minute Read.

What an Introvert Learned When Researching Human Connection 5 lessons to reshape introverts' perspective on social connection.

😢 The Founder Of Our Preferred Method Of Therapy: Emotionally Focussed Therapy.

Sue Johnson, Psychologist Who Took a Scientific View of Love, Dies at 76 She believed the bond between adults was as sustaining as that between parent and child, and developed a therapy to strengthen and repair broken relationships.

Friends Caring For Each Other In Older Age: A 2 Minute Read.

The Friends Who Are Caring for Each Other in Older Age Too often, being cared for can mean feeling like a burden. But friends who care for one another flip that dynamic.

Qualities To Look For In A Long Term Partner: A 3 Minute Read.

What to Seek in a Long-Term Partner 1. Accessibility.

How to interpret children: they have small problems and big feelings. A 3 minute read.

Small Problems, Big Feelings Children need empathy for big emotions, even when they're "out of proportion."

Are You In A Push/Pull Pursuer/Withdrawer Relationship? A 3 Minute Read.

The Pursuer-Withdrawer Relationship Relationship conflict hurts. Pursuer-withdrawer relationships tend to clash. Click for solutions and help..

A 3 Minute Read On Emotional Neglect For All Types Of Relationships.

Emotional Neglect Emotional neglect refers to a person’s failure to respond adequately to another’s emotional needs. EN occurs within relationships. It is most impactful when experienced in close relationships....

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Parents Of Teenagers: A Good Reminder

The Letter Your Teenager Can't Write You Author: Gretchen Schmelzerhttp://gretchenschmelzer.com/parents-corner/2015/6/23/the-letter-your-teenager-cant-write-youTo learn more about Seacoast Church an...

6 Signs Of Trauma Bonding: A 2 Minute Read.

6 Signs of Trauma Bonding If you experience trauma bonding you may feel bonded with or sympathetic towards an abusive partner, parent, or friend. But you're not alone. Help is available.

3 Types Of xeS: A 2 Minute Read.

3 Types of S*x - S*x and Intimacy problems A healthy s*x life makes us feel good about ourselves and our relationship. S*x and intimacy problems affects our self esteem. Read about 3 types of s*x

Types Of Avoidance Behavior: A 2 Minute Read.

The 5 Types of Avoidance Behavior | Psych Central There are five main types of avoidance behavior: situational, cognitive, protective, somatic, and substitution. We take a closer look.

The Painful Long Term Effects Of Parental Abandonment.

The Painful, Long-Term Effects of Parental Abandonment A trauma with lifelong impact few others understand.

For Every Parent and Adult: A 2 Minute Read on the Importance Of Constancy.

The Sacredness of Constancy — Gretchen Schmelzer On the coast of Maine, the tides go out, and the rocky shoreline appears and then the water comes back in, right up to the shore. It may be a small thing in the grand events of the world, but there is such solace in that constancy—in knowing that as you watch the water go away from shore, you also...

Signs Of Emotional Neglect & Impact: A 3 Minute Read.

6 Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect in a Loved One 1. They never talk about themselves.

Do You Know What You Need To Be Happy? Really? A 3 Minute Read.

Emotionally Neglected People Think They Need These 6 Things But, to be happy, they actually need the complete opposites.

The Lasting Effects Of Parental Abandonment: No Matter What Age.

The Lasting Effects of Parental Abandonment Nothing tells a young person that they are unlovable more than a parent leaving.

Are You Being Gaslighted? Take The Quiz.

Gaslighting Quiz: Am I Being Gaslighted? You can take our test to find out whether you're being gaslighted in your relationships.

Mother Child Relationship & Emptional Neglect: A 3 Minute Important Read.

How Emotional Neglect Disrupts Mother-Child Relationships Finally naming the problem could promote healing.

For Trauma Survivors: A 3 Minute Read.

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Trauma & The Other Side Of Fear.

The Other Side of Fear The Other Side of Fear July 27, 2022 Gretchen Schmelzer Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. George Addair I am on a train headed toward Boston and away from New York. Which has me thinking about the idea of moving towards and away and about how one chooses what they want—...

Male Borderline Personality Disorder: A 3 Minute Read.

An Interesting Mix: Male Borderline Personality Disorder Typically Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is viewed as a female disorder but it is not. Just like their

Negative Parenting Styles: A 3 Minute Read.

Negative Parenting Styles: Signs and Effects on Kids Negative parenting styles can cause harm to your child's well-being and mental health. Here's what to know.

‘Even Better’: A 2 Minute Read.

Even Better — Gretchen Schmelzer Gretchen Schmelzer July 24, 2022 Even Better Gretchen Schmelzer July 24, 2022 One of the happy unintended consequences of the decade that psychology training requires are all the wonderful people you meet and all the ways these people change who you are and the way you see the world. I was lucky to....

Trauma Dumping: A 3 Minute Read For Self Care.

Trauma Dumping: Signs, Effects, and How to Stop Emotional or trauma dumping may be harmful to those around you. Here are examples of trauma dumping, the difference with venting, and how to stop it.

Victoria Mask Wearing Back In: Take care 🍀

States issue new mask advice as Covid soars — news.com.au Australian states are “strongly” urging people to mask up again, and businesses to reconsider work from home arrangements as Covid infections soar.

Emotionally Unavailable Parent: A 2 Minute Read.

How to Recognize an Emotionally Unavailable Parent Would you know what an emotionally unavailable parent is? Here are signs and ways to cope.