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When Happiness Feels Out of Reach

When Happiness Feels Out of Reach: Understanding Your Feelings

Have you ever felt numb, anxious, or disconnected during moments that should bring joy? Perhaps you’ve thought, “Why can’t I just enjoy this?” If so, you’re not alone—and these feelings don’t mean something is wrong with you. Sometimes, difficult experiences from our past—even if we don’t label them as “trauma”—can affect our emotional well-being. Learn […]

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How to Stop Anger from Destroying Your Relationship (Without Disconnecting From Yourself)

Let’s take a moment. Can you recall when you were conversing with your partner, and something seemingly small suddenly spiraled? Maybe it was a comment. A tone. A sigh. And just like that, something shifted inside you. Maybe your chest tightened. Maybe your thoughts sped up. Maybe your words came out sharper, louder, more charged […]

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What Is Mindfulness (Really)? A Therapist’s Guide to Making It Work for Your Real Life

Have you ever caught yourself going through the motions, barely aware of what you’re doing? Maybe your body is in the grocery store, but your mind replays that awkward conversation from yesterday. That’s where mindfulness comes in—not as some abstract ideal, but as a practice of coming home to yourself, moment by moment. In this […]

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anxiety tool kit

Anxiety Tools That Actually Work: A Therapist-Backed Guide to Managing the Storm

Anxiety isn’t just “nerves.” It’s a full-body experience that can hijack your thoughts, flood your nervous system, and make everyday moments feel like emergencies. Whether you’re a student cramming for exams, a therapist seeking resources, or someone who’s simply trying to catch their breath between anxious spirals—this guide is for you. Let’s build your personal […]

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communication in relationships

Effective Communication in Relationships: Real Strategies to Feel Heard, Seen & Connected

You’re not wrong for feeling like you and your partner just… miss each other in conversation. You talk—but don’t feel heard. You listen—but somehow still feel miles apart. Over time, what started as small misfires can solidify into stuck patterns: avoidance, defensiveness, reactivity, or silent distance. Communication in relationships isn’t just about words—it’s about connection, […]

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self-care

The Six Pillars of Self-Care That Actually Heal—Not Just Help

If self-care feels like a checkbox you keep failing to tick, you’re not alone. In a culture obsessed with “doing better,” even rest becomes performative. But true self-care isn’t a performance—it’s a return—a slow, steady homecoming to your body, your needs, your wholeness. Let’s explore the six foundational pillars of sustainable self-care—rooted in neuroscience, emotional […]

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health anxiety

Health Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Nervous System: How to Find Safety Without Needing Certainty

Let’s slow this down. You’re not “too much.” You’re not broken. If your chest tightens when you read about a new illness, if you feel a jolt of panic at the mention of a symptom, if you’ve been Googling for hours and still don’t feel calm… that makes so much sense. Because health anxiety isn’t […]

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How to love Yourself

How to Love Yourself (When You Were Never Taught How)

Let’s pause here together. Because, chances are, if you’re reading this, some tender part of you is longing for something it may have never fully received: unconditional love—from yourself. And that makes so much sense. We grow up in systems that praise perfection, performative positivity, and people-pleasing. We internalize stories that our worth is conditional: […]

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tics or tourette's syndrome

Tics or Tourette Syndrome? What Your Body Might Be Trying to Tell You

“It’s like your nervous system is speaking its own language—through twitches, sounds, and movements you didn’t ask for.” Are you wondering if it’s just a tic or something more like Tourette’s Syndrome? Learn how to recognize, understand, and compassionately respond to your body’s signals. This trauma-informed, neuroscience-backed guide demystifies the difference. Table of Contents Understanding […]

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anxiety in kids

When “Perfect” Hurts: How Perfectionism and Anxiety in Children Quietly Take Root—and How Parents & Teachers Can Help

If you’ve ever watched a child crumble after getting a 94%, refuse to raise their hand unless they’re 100% sure of the answer, or panic when their drawing doesn’t match what they imagined—it’s not just high standards. You’re witnessing the intersection of perfectionism and anxiety in kids. What looks like motivation is often fear in […]

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break the cycle of conflict

Feeling Stuck in the Same Argument? Here’s How to Break the Cycle and Rebuild Connection

Marriage can be a beautiful place of growth—but when you’re caught in the same fight over and over, it can feel more like emotional Groundhog Day. If you’ve ever thought, “Didn’t we already have this fight… yesterday?”—you’re not alone. So many couples find themselves trapped in a looping conflict, one that drains energy, breeds resentment, […]

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why we lie

Why We Lie to the People We Love Most (And How to Start Telling the Truth)

Understanding conflict-avoidant dishonesty, nervous system survival, and the slow path back to truth “I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want to upset you.”“It wasn’t a big deal—I didn’t think I needed to say anything.”“I just didn’t want to fight.” These are some of the most common forms of lying in relationships—and they often don’t […]

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Self-care and laughter

Self-Care, Reinvented: 10 Unusual Practices to Reduce Stress & Reclaim Your Spark

by Katherine Jewett, LMFT Because the usual “drink water and take a nap” isn’t cutting it anymore. Let’s be honest: the phrase self-care has gotten a little… overexposed. Somewhere between the bubble baths and the “treat yourself” mantras, we lost the plot. You don’t need another list of basic hygiene disguised as healing. What your soul […]

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inner critic

Dear Inner Critic, You’re Canceled: A Guide to Self-Love

By Katherine Jewett, LMFT Introduction Ever notice that voice in your head that sounds suspiciously like Regina George from Mean Girls or maybe Professor Snape from Harry Potter? Meet your inner critic—the uninvited guest at your mental party who constantly whispers things like, “You’re going to embarrass yourself,” or “You’ll never be good enough.” This critical […]

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Parenting Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Cool): How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Parenting—and How to Outsmart It

by Katherine Jewett, LMFT Ever catch yourself in a power struggle with a pint-sized human and think, “Who is this control freak, and why does she look suspiciously like me?” If so, congratulations—you’re officially human! And believe it or not, the culprit behind your mini meltdowns over mismatched socks and uneaten broccoli isn’t actually you. […]

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Gaslighting 101: How to Reclaim Your Voice When Doubt Creeps In

by Katherine Jewett, LMFT Gaslighting is a subtle yet deeply damaging form of emotional manipulation that can make you question your own thoughts, feelings, and even reality. If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing your memories, wondering if you’re “too sensitive,” or feeling like you’re always the one to blame, you may be experiencing gaslighting. In […]

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