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Disability & Accessibility, Family

The Difference Between Coping and Masking Your Disability

The line between coping with a disability and masking it is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. It's that blurry space where healthy adaptation meets harmful pretending, and I've found myself on both sides of that line more times than I can count....

Family, Guides & Tips, Mental health, Relationships

Relationship Reflection Prompts: Past, Present & Future: A list of powerful questions to help couples, friends, or individuals reflect on their emotional journey with love.

Reflecting on our relationships offers valuable insights into our emotional journeys, helping us understand how past experiences shape our present connections and future aspirations. Engaging in thoughtful reflection allows us to navigate our emotions, recognize patterns, and foster healthier interactions with others and ourselves. Reflecting on Past Relationships Our past...

Family, Relationships

Valentine’s Reflection: What Did Love Mean to You as a Kid?

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how our understanding of love has evolved from childhood to adulthood. Our therapy card set, Emotions in Time, is designed to help you explore these evolving emotions, bringing moments like these into focus. By revisiting your earliest memories of...

Family, Guides & Tips

Essential Tools for Navigating Holiday Interactions with Ease

The holiday season brings together loved ones, creating opportunities for joyful memories and cherished traditions. However, these gatherings can sometimes bring stress, tension, and emotional challenges as well. Managing interactions during the holidays requires a balance of patience, empathy, and a few thoughtful tools. Here’s a guide to some helpful...

Family, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Facing Family Dynamics with Compassion and Boundaries This Holiday Season

The holiday season can be a time of warmth and joy, but it can also bring up challenging family dynamics. Whether it’s that one relative who knows just how to push your buttons or the subtle tension that lingers from past disagreements, navigating family gatherings can be emotionally taxing. The...

Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Family, Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Social Anxiety

Understanding Self-Confidence: A Psychological Perspective (What It Is And How It’s Formed)

Self-confidence is a complex and multifaceted construct that has been studied by psychologists for decades. At its core, self-confidence refers to our belief in our ability to succeed and our judgment. But what are the key components of self-confidence, and how does it develop over time? Components of Self-Confidence Self-confidence...

Anxiety, Family, Mental health, Social Anxiety

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Anxiety: Understanding, and Finding Help

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that involves intense feelings of fear, nervousness, and self-consciousness in social situations. People with social anxiety worry that they will act in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, and that others will judge them negatively. This fear can interfere with...

Disability & Accessibility, Family, Mental health, Mental Health & Society

Challenges of Siblinghood When One of the Siblings Has a Disability or Mental Health Struggles

Siblings are born to fight and love. When mental health challenges come into play, the battles may seem harder but the love even stronger. The bond between siblings is a unique and profound connection. However, when one sibling has a disability or mental health struggles, the dynamics within the brotherhood...

Entertainment & Media, Family, Mental health

Emotions in Time: The Perfect Gift for Meaningful Connections This Christmas

When it comes to the holiday season, we all look forward to moments filled with warmth, laughter, and connection. But sometimes, amidst the hustle and holiday cheer, there’s a need for deeper conversations and meaningful connections that truly bring families and friends together. That’s where Emotions in Time cards come...