Have you ever wondered how in the world therapists remember all the details about their clients or keep the stories straight? With so many people we meet, we are often able to remember you and your life. This is one of those behind-the-scenes conversations you won't want to miss!

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There are tons of parenting books and podcasts out there with tips on how to do it well. We're not re-creating those. We discuss the ultimate point of parenting: to raise responsible and mature adults who can function in the world. This fundamental purpose can help direct many of your parenting decisions, and hopefully change your mindset about what it is you're doing day in and day out as a parent.

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When you communicate, do you focus on the content of the conversation - the specifics of what you're talking about? Or do you focus more on the dynamic (process) between you and the other person? Many people don't realize they lean in one direction or the other, and it impacts their relationships. We break down the differences between these and what you can do to become aware of your tendencies so you can improve your communication and relationships.

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Our friend and colleague, fellow podcaster Whitney Owens, is back as a guest on our show talking about how faith can be a valuable resource for people in therapy. She gives some practice tips about how to use it well in your therapy journey and, as always, brings some fun to the episode!

Website: www.WhitneyOwens.com

Podcast: Wise Practice Podcast

Instagram: @whitneyowensconsulting

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Everyone talks about gaslighting these days, so we took two sessions to break it down for you. We used a simple list of 10 signs of gaslighting behavior, explaining what these are and how they are different from emotional immaturity in relationships.

10 Signs of Gaslighting Behaviour:

http://www.grampian-womens-aid.com/newsevents/gaslighting-10-signs/

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Everyone talks about gaslighting these days, so we took two sessions to break it down for you. We used a simple list of 10 signs of gaslighting behavior, explaining what these are and how they are different from emotional immaturity in relationships.

10 Signs of Gaslighting Behaviour:

http://www.grampian-womens-aid.com/newsevents/gaslighting-10-signs/

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When you or your partner become a step-parent, things can become pretty complicated in terms of the relational dynamics between the two blended families. How should you relate to your partner's kids? What role should you play in relation to their other biological parent? How can you handle the transitions between households if you share visitation? In this episode, we discuss all of these issues as an introduction to blended family dynamics.

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Have you ever walked into therapy not knowing what to talk about because everything was going well? Some people cancel those appointments, some people talk about how great life is. What does it mean and what can you do about it? It might mean more than you think it does... listen in to find out!

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If your nervous system is activated, it means you are dysregulated and may find yourself reacting to people in your life and relationships. Learn how and why to regulate your system in this episode.

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Some people who come to therapy talk the entire session, maybe because there's nobody else in their life who is safe or who listens without judgment or feedback. But is talking through the whole session the best use of your time with a professional counselor? Is that dynamic a healing relational one, or do you need to learn to adjust to a less didactic and more interactive back-and-forth?

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