Parenting & Family


There Is No Such Thing As Positive or Negative Emotions

We tend to describe emotions as positive or negative, but there is no such thing as positive emotions or negative emotions. All emotions are needed and part of being a healthy human. We may have emotions we don't like, but that does not mean they are negative or that we should avoid them. ...

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Indie Reader Book Review – RAISED BY WOLVES, POSSIBLY MONSTERS

Indie Reader Book Review by Edward Sung

IR Rating: 4.7

Raw, compassionate, and perceptive, Michael Swerdloff's memoir RAISED BY WOLVES, POSSIBLY MONSTERS is a vital excavation of toxic masculinity's rot—and an urgent call for individual and cultural transformation.
October 9, 2024
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Three Common Mistakes Couples Make During Conflict

This is a simple and clear article on mistakes couples make during conflict. We all make mistakes in our relationships with everyone in our lives. Making mistakes is not a problem; choosing not to learn and grow is....

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Author Book Review - Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Change is real and possible; it really is. I am living proof.”
My final read of the year! And this time around, it’s a memoir that I wasn’t quite sure I was going to finish when I first started it if I’m honest (the trigger warnings are certainly triggering.) It’s a hard read, I’ll not lie, but it’s raw, it’s honest and I really appreciated Michael’s courage in sharing his story. With so many horrific experiences and so many reasons to judge and to hate, not many people would. Very happy to be sharing my review of Raised By Wolves, Possibly Monsters!...

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Help Someone Going Through A Crisis, Use These 7 Words

When somebody is going through a crisis, many people respond by trying to fix their problem and solve it without considering the person and their current experience. Typically, the person in crisis is not ready to "fix" the situation. First, they need some attention. A crisis can activate the nervous system, which makes it hard to self-regulate. Co-regulation can be a wonderful gift to anyone experiencing a crisis. In the article below from NPR, Kelly Corrigan maps out an excellent and incredibly simple method of offering support to anyone in crisis....

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Everything You Need To Know About Habit Stacking

Habit stacking is an excellent way to add new habits to patterns and habits that already exist. I have done this by using several habits that I wanted to add to my daily life.

The first time I utilized habit stacking it did not have a name yet, or at least I wasn't aware it had a name. I really wanted to become consistent about flossing nightly before bed. This was not a hard routine to add a new habit. I sandwiched flossing in between washing my face and brushing my teeth, all pretty obvious and simple. Because it was natural to habit stack in this way, it only took a week or two for this to become the norm. I wanted to use this example first because I think it's one that most people would relate to.

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Men’s Group for Support & Growth in Rhode Island!

We are re-creating a Men’s Group for Support & Growth in person at my home in Warren, RI. Our first meeting will be Monday, January 27, 5:30-7:00 pm.

What Is Our Men's Group Doing?

We are a group of men discussing their honest feelings on relationships, drugs, love, sex, money, work, and life in general. We’ll pick a topic, trade stories, have a moderated discussion, and maybe yell (if needed).
Better Men's Support Group of Providence! - Michael Swerdloff - Providence Holistic Counselor, Coach and Reiki
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