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Safe Meadow Counseling is an ally of, and provides mental health services for the LGBTQIA+ community. To celebrate Pride month I thought...

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From The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That will Set You Free by Melissa Urban, I bring you a concept that may help you change your...

Some of you are subscribers to this blog, some of you are browsing through looking at the website. Welcome! either way. I thought it...

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It seems like for most people the holidays is a stressful time. Either with the stress of buying the "right" gift for everyone, or being...

For some, the holidays is a very triggering time of year, which creates more conflict in their intimate relationships. This guide is...

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Everyone wants to feel heard and understood. Try these skills from the Gottman Institute to help communicate more effectively. Ever feel...