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The Counseling Kitchen ♥

The Counseling Kitchen ♥
Cooking from the Heart I remember every Sunday morning, when growing up, waking to the smell of percolating coffee &…
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How to Deal with Grief When You Lose Your Long-Time Spouse
Losing a long-time spouse is one of the most profound and painful experiences life can bring. The person who shared…
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ANXIETY TOOL-BOX: Using The Universal Laws
The Law of Mentalism “All is mind; the universe is mental.” Practical Application: Journal here: 2. The Law of Correspondence “As…
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Aging and Happiness: The Surprising Upside of Getting Older
As the years go by, society often portrays aging as a downhill journey, a slow surrender of youth, vitality, and…
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🌿 Daily Practice to Turn People-Pleasing into Self-Care
Daily Centering Practice: “Check-In & Choose Me” (5-Minute Self-Honoring Ritual) 1. Quiet Check-In (1 min) Notes:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Intentional Boundary (1…
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Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: What It Means, Signs to Watch For, and How to Stop
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: What It Means, Signs to Watch For, and How to Stop Being kind, helpful, and generous…
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The Consequences of iPads for Children: A Double-Edged Sword
In today’s digital age, iPads and other tablet devices have become common fixtures in many households. While these tools offer…
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All About Boundaries….
What are Boundaries? Boundaries are the personal limits we set to define what we are comfortable with and how we…
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Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Refresh Your Emotions This Season
Spring is the season of renewal…a time to declutter, refresh, and make space for new energy. While we often focus…
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The Invisibility of Women Over 50
Aging is an inevitable part of life, yet for many women over 50, it comes with an unexpected and frustrating…
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The Importance of Family Dinners
Strengthening Bonds Without Technology In today’s fast-paced world, family dinners often take a backseat to busy schedules, work demands, and…
Read MoreRelationships Are Like Bridges ♥

Relationships Are Like Bridges ♥
Relationships, like bridges, connect us from one place to another. Each person we meet, love, or walk alongside serves as…
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How to Deal with Grief When You Lose Your Long-Time Spouse
Losing a long-time spouse is one of the most profound and painful experiences life can bring. The person who shared…
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3 Toxic Communication Styles That End Relationships
Nick Wignall · Good communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. From spouses and romantic partners to supervisors and…
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When You Outgrow a Friendship: How to Recognize and Release Toxic Ties
Friendships are often seen as lifelong bonds, relationships that are supposed to stand the test of time. But the truth…
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How Narcissistic Abuse Influences Future Relationships
Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological manipulation carried out by individuals with narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality…
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ARE YOU ADDICTED TO YOUR NPD?
The addiction, a victim of narcissistic abuse develops toward their abuser is not just emotional, it’s neurochemical, psychological, and deeply…
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Is Watching Porn Considered Cheating in a Relationship?
In today’s digital world, intimacy doesn’t look like it used to. With so many forms of connection, pleasure, and entertainment…
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The Consequences of Creating a Virtual Identity on Social Media
In today’s hyperconnected digital age, the line between our real selves and the personas we craft online is blurrier than…
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What Is a Narcissistic Parent?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a…
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Has Technology Influenced Relationships?
In an age when we rely on technology, personal relationships are threatened. As a relationship therapist, I often experience through…
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Let’s Talk About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Its Different Types Telling someone they are a narcissist has become a common buzz word…
Read MoreOur Recipe Collection ♥

Our Recipe Collection ♥
In this section of our blog I will share with you some of my most treasured recipes! Check back often…
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QUESO DIP (Krystal)
INGREDIENTS STEP ONE: Brown the pound of ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. STEP TWO: Add the ground beef/sausage, Rotel,…
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Seven Layer Bars
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). 2. Place butter in 13 x 9-inch pan…
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Piña Colada Cake
Ingredients: Preparation: 1. Bake cake according to directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. 2. While cake is baking, mix the…
Read MoreTable of Contents
- Monkey Branching…… and The Narcissist
- How to Deal with Grief When You Lose Your Long-Time Spouse
- 3 Toxic Communication Styles That End Relationships
- ANXIETY TOOL-BOX: Using The Universal Laws
- When You Outgrow a Friendship: How to Recognize and Release Toxic Ties
- Why Can’t I Leave My Abuser?
- How Narcissistic Abuse Influences Future Relationships
- QUESO DIP (Krystal)
- ARE YOU ADDICTED TO YOUR NPD?
- Is Watching Porn Considered Cheating in a Relationship?
- Seven Layer Bars
- Aging and Happiness: The Surprising Upside of Getting Older
- 🌿 Daily Practice to Turn People-Pleasing into Self-Care
- Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: What It Means, Signs to Watch For, and How to Stop
- Piña Colada Cake
- The Consequences of Creating a Virtual Identity on Social Media
- The Consequences of iPads for Children: A Double-Edged Sword
- What Is a Narcissistic Parent?
- Mama’s Banana Bread
- Has Technology Influenced Relationships?
- All About Boundaries….
- Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Refresh Your Emotions This Season
- RoseMary’s Marinara Sauce
- The Invisibility of Women Over 50
- Let’s Talk About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Quotes That Make You Go….Hmmmm!
- The Importance of Family Dinners
- Caprese Salad
- Our Recipe Collection ♥
- The Counseling Kitchen ♥
- Relationships Are Like Bridges ♥
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