What to do when overwhelmed?

What to do when overwhelmed?

Whether you're overwhelmed by stress, emotion, expectations or emptiness, this simple strategy can cultivate an attitude of curiosity and understanding. When approaching uncomfortable feelings with an invitation to learn rather avoidance, it can reduce the intensity, shorten the duration, and ease the overall tone of the experience. 

Try it a time or two....Rather, try it right now. 

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3 simple techniques when conflict makes you want to shut down or shut up

3 simple techniques when conflict makes you want to shut down or shut up

All too often, couples come into therapy feeling as though their arguments escalate so quickly that the intensity of the conflict makes one or both of them shut down or shut up.  Once you read through a few of these strategies, you & your partner may find that one may be more beneficial to you than another, or you may find you like all three!

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