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Is Couples Therapy Covered by Insurance? How to Leverage your Insurance for a Healthy Relationship

Healthy Relationships

In the journey of a relationship, couples therapy can be a lighthouse, guiding partners back to calm waters. However, one of the most common concerns is whether this potentially life-changing investment is financially viable, specifically, whether insurance will cover some or all of the costs. Let’s explore the nuances of insurance coverage for couples therapy, how to make the most

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End People-Pleasing: How to Reclaim Your Voice and Relationships

Anxiety, Healthy Relationships, Managing emotions

People-Pleasing is exhausting Wrestling with the urge to please others can lead you to say yes when you often want to say no. Whether it’s a boss who overlooks your limits or a partner whose disappointment feels unbearable, many people feel pressured to prioritize others’ happiness over their own. This tendency is rooted in a desire for approval, fear of

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How to Make Conflict Less Scary: 3 Ways to Stop Avoiding Conflict and Build Intimacy

Healthy Relationships

Conflict can be overwhelming. Often the threat of hurting someone else’s feelings or finding ourselves in a heated argument cause us to avoid rather than addressing the person directly.  This keeps us from talking about things that need attention with those we love or care about. That’s why many couples struggle with avoiding conflict. Our fear of how our concerns

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Overcome Seasonal Depression: Best Tips for Thriving in the Winter and Creating New Habits

Healthy Relationships, Managing emotions

As you see the sun increasingly less during this time of year, you might also find yourself feeling sad and wondering why things are feeling more and more difficult. You notice that it’s harder to keep up your motivation. You’re feeling disconnected from your friends and family. There are days you feel significantly weighed down by your sadness. All you

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Holiday Resilience: How to enjoy your break despite disappointment

Healthy Relationships, Managing emotions

It is a common experience to feel excited and hopeful as we anticipate the coming holiday season.  This is often a time for family gatherings and much needed break from your daily activities.  Yet also many people find that they have some hesitations and worries related to the holidays.  It is easy to find yourself dreading the potential difficulties and

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