EARLY WARNING SIGNS - SCANNING FOR ABUSIVE TENDENCIES
Many of us have either been in an abusive relationship, or know someone who has been. Typically an abuser is very charming, particularly early in a relationship, and they may gain our confidence and trust quickly. As we meet new people and get to know potential partners, how can we be sure we aren’t falling for a bad apple? How do we differentiate between the normal bouts of selfishness all humans have on their bad days, versus something emotionally destructive? Fortunately, most abusers put out warning signals before their abuse goes into full gear. We must be familiar with these signs and regularly scan for them.
Waves of Grief (Part 2) - Riding Towards Health
We know that change creates grief and often pain. Sometime we get stuck and don’t know how to move forward. In this post, we’ll explore the research on how to navigate our grief towards a more healthy place.
Waves of Grief (Part 1) - Normal Emotions
We are often surprised by the intensity of our emotions as we navigate loss and experience grief. We begin to worry that maybe what we’re feeling isn’t normal. In this post we’ll examine the most common emotions we go through when dealing with significant change and loss.