For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who lack...
“Failure to Launch” Syndrome
Do you have an adult child still living at home, long after you expected them to move out? Are you having trouble getting your adult child to maintain employment or help out around the house? Does your adult child spend a lot of time playing video games, or hanging...
Am I Codependent?
Codependency is a term that describes an unhealthy or unbalanced relationship where one person’s needs are met while the others aren’t. Codependent people are said to “enable” the bad behavior of a loved one by supporting them, no matter if it negatively...
How to Deal with Social Anxiety after COVID
It has been a very long year. Lockdowns and social distancing have had a profound impact on our hearts and minds. But thankfully, as the vaccines roll out and the country begins to slowly open back up, we are beginning to return to some kind of normal. While...
Are You Married to a Narcissist?
When you met your spouse, did it seem like love at first sight? Was there a familiarity to them and a feeling that you were somehow drawn to them? Soon after you said “I do,” did they begin to change? Were they giving you less attention and making everything...
10 Signs You Might Be a “Highly Sensitive Person”
Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you’re not alone. It is estimated that roughly 15 to 20 percent of the population is highly sensitive. In fact, scientists now believe there is a gene behind this trait. But what does it mean to be highly...
5 Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome
Do you find you accept responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful yet have difficulty...
New Divorce Support Group
Mindfully Healing is hosting a new Divorce Support Group, below are the details: OVERVIEW: Support Group addressing the crises of relationship dissolution. This group provides support and resources for men and women facing issues related to divorce. The aim is to help...
Couples Negative Cycle – EFT Worksheet
Negative Cycle EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Worksheets Below are two worksheets to help couples become familiar and map out their negative cycle(s). One of the first tasks of a therapist is to determine the cycle of negative interactions of a couple, which is...
Conversation Flow Using Procedural Muscle Memory
Simply said: "Once you have created a fruitful conversation, it is easier to start the next conversation." So how do you start these conversations? Conversational Muscle Memory, Starting Small Conversational muscle memory is based on the idea that when you start...