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What is the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?

In a world filled with internet advice and quick solutions, the skills of empathetic listening are often underappreciated. This article explores the profound difference between being empathetic and sympathetic and…

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Could EMDR Help Me?

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy meant to access memories where they are stored in the brain and body. In short, it…

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Harnessing Instant and Delayed Gratification

Instant & Delayed Gratification: What are they? Gratification refers to the pleasure or satisfaction derived from the attainment of one's goals or desires. Instant gratification is the desire or immediate…

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The Benefits of Keeping a Thought Journal

Everyone has been there—your smartphone had an automatic software update overnight and your typical 6:30 am alarm did not go off. You spring out of bed in a panic after…

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Mindful Strategies for Emotional Resilience

Moving Beyond the 'Fix It' Mentality to Uncover True Well-being So often when we reach out for help with our life and our feelings, we are focused on what isn’t…