The Tools

Bonding over shared trauma is complex. Trauma is isolating, so when someone truly understands, the connection is powerful. But, building a relationship on shared pain is complicated.

People with High Functioning Alcohol Use Disorder appear to manage life without showing typical signs of impairment. But the problem is serious, while their struggles is hard to recognize.

Sharpen and Effectively Use Your Intuition to spot red flags around you. Discover tools to enhance your intuition.

Learn tools for healing from adverse childhood experiences, including: making meaning, developing your inner worth, and building compassion.

Discover valuable lessons straight couples can learn from LGBTQIA+ relationships. Enhance your bond with insights on equality and communication.

Regina runs a soup kitchen in New Haven. She cooks, cleans, orders supplies, and serves meals—often with the quiet support of volunteers....

Explore ways to end mom (parent) wars by avoiding mind reading, honoring your family's uniqueness, and leading with kindness.

Discover how books can change your life through bibliotherapy. Learn to identify with characters, experience catharsis, seek insight, & universalize experiences.

Discover tools for Learning to Love Your Body, like embracing your full self and rejecting negative comments.

Explore the dynamics of cross-gender friendships in answering "Can women and men be platonic friends?" Discover how these bonds thrive without romance.

Discover how to navigate Friends With Benefits Without Losing the Friend. Learn tips and insights to maintain your friendship and connection.

Explore how 'Achieving Healthy Competition' can inspire personal growth and resilience.

Discover tools for Breaking Unhealthy and Unspoken Family Rules. Learn how to rewrite your story and break free from inherited expectations.

Discover the signs you need stronger boundaries to regain control and balance in life. Learn how to set limits and prioritize yourself effectively.

Explore 'Staying Connected When Everything’s Changing' with insights on evolving friendships and creating lasting bonds.

Explore the challenges and emotions of Growing up with a Medically Complex Sibling. Discover tools to support siblings and nurture resilience.

It is unrealistic to achieve a perfect balance all the time, but mutual investment is important. Left unaddressed, one-sided relationships can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. You can’t force someone to change, but you can shift your behavior. That shift may invite them to meet you halfway—or show you they won’t.

Learn strategies to achieve a balanced perspective by replacing mental filtering with balanced views.

Any disruption to her rigid routine—an object out of place, a number that doesn’t match—sends Isabel into a spiral.

Mid-life is a pressure cooker for women. It doesn't have to be that way. Discover tools for reclaiming confidence in mid-life.