Asheville Counseling Center

Forwarding from another post. Some good information, and good advice about the therapeutic effects of a 20 second hug. 

The average duration of a hug between two people is normally around 3 seconds. But researchers discovered when a hug lasts 20 seconds, it produces a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. A sincere hug produces oxytocin, the love hormone.
This wonderful tranquilizer is offered for free every time you take a person in your arms, cradle a child, caress an animal or dance with our partner.
Just 20 seconds…..A mindful, present therapy for both parties”. Just do it…It’s Always well received by Everyone and Heartfelt!

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Su***de and Crisis Helpline
You can now dial 988 and be connected to a trained counselor who can help you through crisis moments in your life. Since starting this 988 call number for help when people are feeling suicidal or are in crisis, there has been a significant rise in the amount of people calling this simple easy to remember number, which is good news that people are using this service.

"John Gottman from the Gottman Institute has done extensive research regarding relationships and what makes them happy.

One of the more interesting findings is about the magic ratio. After examining couples and how they dealt with conflict, it seemed that happy couples for who love lasts show five positive interactions for each negative one.

[...]So, let’s say there is a conflict between a couple where one criticizes the other. Then, to resolve this conflict they can try positive interactions, which for example are showing empathy, apologizing, being affectionate, showing appreciation or interest."

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This Is What It’s Really Like To Love (And Leave) A Narcissist Narcissists have a complete disregard for the thoughts and feelings of others, and this enables them to manipulate the people around them.