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The Gift of an Imperfect Father

May 31, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful.

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Mothering the World

Apr 29, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs.

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The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily

Apr 29, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies.

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Deep Talking: Deepening the Dialogue

Apr 29, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

When the going gets tough in a blended family, an Oprah Winfrey-endorsed dialogue technique known as Imago Therapy can help transform animosity into harmony.

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Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

Jan 31, 2022

The platform, a leading holistic, conscious dating site and a venue for eco-conscious and spiritual singles to meet each other, is not a superficial, “swipedy-swipe” app, but a truly “help singles meet their match” dating site.

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Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking.

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Why Words Matter

Dec 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

While communicating our words can be effective means of bonding, learning, teaching and healing, they can also be harmful, which is why it is important to remember the power they possess.

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Circles of Healing: The Power of Gathering in Community

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Linda Sechrist

Small support groups, such as wisdom circles, story circles, power of eight intention circles, prayer circles and dialogue circles, are creating experiences of wholeness and belonging.

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The Power of the Written Note

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Julie Peterson

Sending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

Jan 29, 2021

NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com is having a sale to help singles connect with like-minded individuals looking for loving relationships online through the conscious dating website.

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Shefali Tsabary on Conscious Relationships

Jan 29, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Clinical psychologist, international keynote speaker and bestselling author, Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., discusses conscious relationships, intimacy, romance and love.

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Mediated Couple
Have Conflicts Mediated for Best Results

Oct 30, 2020

Couples who have arguments mediated by a third party report feeling more satisfied with the content and progress of the discussion and have fewer residual issues.

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Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship

Jul 31, 2020

A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage.

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Gary Renard
Infinity Foundation Presents Fraser and Renard on Zoom

Jun 30, 2020

Learn about the meaning of colors and how to use them to increase confidence and leadership abilities, improve relationships and emotional balance, heighten intuition and awaken to this secret language to be used for positive benefits.

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