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Loving yourself helps you love others more deeply

December 16, 2011 by Tricia Leave a Comment

Perhaps you grew up believing that if you were loving and gentle with yourself, you were being selfish or self-centred. So you learned to be hard on yourself and to have high expectations of yourself (often leading to perfectionism). Perhaps it is even difficult to consider your own needs as legitimate and deserving attention. However, […]

Filed Under: commitment to self, healing, healthy relationships, inner messages, relationships, self-esteem, self-worth, Uncategorized Tagged With: commitment to self, compassion for self, counselling, healing, healthy relationships, self-esteem, self-worth

“Super” Individuals vs. Healthy Individuals

July 15, 2010 by Tricia Leave a Comment

I recently found an article that I had pulled out of a magazine a few years ago that explored the difference between “Super Families” and “Healthy Families.” It is short and to the point, and I love the distinction that it makes between healthy and “super” expectations that crop up in family life. The article […]

Filed Under: being vulnerable, healthy boundaries, healthy relationships, self-esteem, Uncategorized Tagged With: being vulnerable, healthy boundaries, healthy relationships, self-esteem

I’ve been so hurt in relationships, how can I ever trust again?

December 22, 2009 by Tricia Leave a Comment

It can be very painful when a relationship that was important to you ends. Perhaps you feel angry, betrayed, scared, frustrated, misunderstood, or sad. The pain often feels very intense. It may be accompanied by self-doubt, questioning, depression or anxiety. When you are feeling the pain, you might withdraw – or you might desperately search […]

Filed Under: healing, healthy relationships, painful relationships, relationships, trust, Uncategorized Tagged With: healing, healthy relationships, hurt in relationships, trust

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