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Empathy, not pity – the right way to support someone.

Empathy, not pity – the right way to support someone.

by Sarah Schulmann-Palmer | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

Have you ever noticed how people sometimes confuse empathy with pity? When we’re going through a challenging time, we might hear well-meaning but off-putting comments like, “Oh, poor you” or “You’ll be fine.” While these words are intended to comfort, they often brush...
Setting healthy boundaries in your life is self-care in action.

Setting healthy boundaries in your life is self-care in action.

by sven | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

We hear the word “self-care” all the time, but what does it really mean? It’s more than bubble baths and spa days (though, who doesn’t love those?). Real self-care is about creating a life where your needs are met, your energy is protected, and your mental and...
Should you feel regret about your childhood circumstances on which you had no influence?

Should you feel regret about your childhood circumstances on which you had no influence?

by Sarah Schulmann-Palmer | Jul 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

How parents treat us as children profoundly influences our thoughts about them when we are adults. It is acceptable not to feel regret – it is acceptable not to feel guilty about circumstances beyond our control as children.  If  you grew up experiencing emotional...

Remembering a parent you lost when you were a child can be a challenge: was it just a dream, or a real person?

by Sarah Schulmann-Palmer | Oct 26, 2023 | Uncategorized

A parent who passed away when you were a child, can be tricky to remember as a real person – you don’t remember the voice. Was it just a dream?  The power of old family photos, unlocking memories and connecting with a lost parent can be very transformative. It can...
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