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Tag: family

Lockdown during the Holidays

Lockdown during the Holidays

December 16, 2020
3 Healthy Tech Habits for Your Family

3 Healthy Tech Habits for Your Family

May 14, 2019

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We all have moments when we just know. And then they fade away and get lost in the daily shuffle. These emails will help you regain your clarity and remember who you are and what you need to be successful.

Great question around the value of rituals at the Great question around the value of rituals at the #reimaginedeath panel discussion @canopy ….hope more people can take this and just listen to the uncomfortable truths that come from all the different types of death
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@alisongomezlmft and I are starting a new group in @alisongomezlmft and I are starting a new group in California to help support all those burnt out and tired health care workers!!! If you know a nurse, doctor, respiratory specialist or anyone I haven’t listed, please spread the word and let them know. We are really excited to provide a safe space to talk about what it’s really like and not all the sunshine and rainbow messages. #nursesrule #doctorslife #hospitallife
Journaling can be an excellent way to refine what Journaling can be an excellent way to refine what we are feeling and thinking so that can convey everything to our partner. Next time your journaling, try writing about what you want to talk to them about. #journaling #journalprompts #depression #couples #marriage #relationships
You have needs.⠀They are important and need to b You have needs.⠀They are important and need to be honored.⠀When our partner has depression it can be hard to know what we are allowed to ask for or to express.⠀But it is so important to tell them.⠀If they can't meet them,⠀having a conversation about the impact of that on you is important.⠀They might not be able to meet your needs at that exact moment,⠀but both of you need to acknowledge and accept that they are there and will need to be met at some point soon.
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#depression #relationships #depressionhelp #depressionawareness #depressionsupport #fuckdepression #partnerdepressed #couplescounseling #relationships #crucialconversations #therapy #boundaries
It can be easy to want to avoid talking about depr It can be easy to want to avoid talking about depression.⠀Maybe it feels like they always shut you down or you worry that you'll make it worse.⠀The truth is that it is a third presence in your home taking up all the room and oxygen.⠀Talking about it will make it easier.⠀It can help make you a team and not at odds.⠀If your looking for help on how to start the conversation, try watching a movie where a character is depressed and starting from there.⠀For other ideas,⠀talk to your friends,⠀family,⠀or a therapist.⠀It's hard but oh so worth it.⠀#depression #relationships #depressionhelp #depressionawareness #depressionsupport #fuckdepression #partnerdepressed
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