Understanding the 3 "Waves" of Gaslighting in Relationships
Yes, I'm going to use the "G" word. Gaslighting. This is one of those words that make people uneasy when they hear it because often it’s...
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Heidi McLain
Aug 73 min read
Unlocking Hope: 6 Effective Therapies for Teens with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
As a Personal Development Coach and Trauma Specialist who works with teens, it is important to understand the intricate challenges that...
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Heidi McLain
Jul 13 min read
Dating Standards vs. Dating Boundaries
Recently I matched up with a man on a dating app. We’ve texted many times and have had a few phone conversations, but have not met up in...
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Heidi McLain
Jun 102 min read
Keeping Romance Alive at a Distance: 10 Fun Virtual Date Ideas
Dating from a distance can build intimacy intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually with a little planning and creativity!
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Heidi McLain
May 204 min read
What Does Grief Feel Like
Author: Kristie Reitz Grief feels like you are moving through a bad dream you can’t wake up from. Grief is constantly asking “Why?” and...
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Heidi McLain
May 204 min read
Understanding Complex PTSD: Do I have it?
Did you know that Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) affects about 8% of the population? I It’s a relatively new diagnosis....
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Heidi McLain
May 183 min read
When Trust is Broken: Recognizing the Signs of Betrayal in a Marriage
“Each betrayal begins with trust.” Let that statement sink in. Betrayal erodes trust that had already been given. Often people only think...
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Heidi McLain
May 172 min read
Picking Up the Pieces: There Can Be Healing After Betrayal
Dealing with betrayal in a marriage is brutally tough, and it can come in many different forms. The emotional fallout of being betrayed...
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Heidi McLain
May 163 min read
Effective Ways to Help Overcome Shyness
Not everyone is outgoing and feels comfortable in a crowd or in new surroundings. If you've recently moved, changed jobs, or have always...
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Heidi McLain
May 162 min read
7 Strategies for Socializing Again After Loss
1. Start slow and be kind to yourself. It's been a while, so don't put too much pressure on socializing perfectly right away. Take baby...
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Heidi McLain
Oct 11, 20223 min read
9 Strategies for Communicating with a Narcissist
Conflict is something many of us try to avoid because it makes us feel uncomfortable and we generally don't like making others feel...
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Heidi McLain
Dec 22, 20193 min read
6 Ways to Positively Deal with Family During the Holidays
During the holidays many of us look forward to having time off and spending it with loved ones. It can be a time of building our...
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Heidi McLain
Nov 18, 20193 min read
6 Strategies for Reducing Daily Stress
Do you wake up in the morning dreading all the things you have to do in a day? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the size of your to do...
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Heidi McLain
Nov 18, 20192 min read
It's Just SAD...
Now that the warmth of summer has disappeared do you find yourself wanting to crawl into bed and just stay there? Do you feel...
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Heidi McLain
Nov 13, 20193 min read
Who Are You Really?
It’s fascinating to me that when I ask individuals, “who are you?” the answers I tend to get are, “I’m a mother.” “I’m a father.” “I’m...
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