Dealing with difficult people can take a serious toll on your well-being. Whether it is a boss or co-worker, a family member, a spouse, parent or even your child – these difficult relationships can negatively impact your physical and mental…
We all develop defense strategies that are meant to help us by minimizing distress in the moment. This allows us to adapt to an invalidating or difficult environment or situation, while protecting us. In childhood, we see this as…
When We Struggle with Responsibility One of the most difficult and common struggles people have is with responsibility. Often, we take on more responsibility than what is ours or what would be reasonable. This can lead to anxiety, burnout, and…
How to Help Someone Who Struggles, Get Through the Holidays The holidays can be difficult for many reasons. Although we may be enjoying the festive season and have many good memories, it’s important to recognize that other people’s experiences may…
Minimizing Relational Stress During the Holidays Holidays can be a fun and festive time of the year! However, for some, the challenges of navigating difficult relationships can significantly increase stress over the holidays. One of the most difficult transitions for…
