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While some dismiss difficult or traumatic upbringings by saying, "I'm over it," others seem tormented by them and unable to break free. To what extent do our parents shape our future and how can we work with those affects rather than by denying or drowning in them? (Hint, hint: therapy can help!) If you hold onto a story such as, "I can never hold down a relationship" or "I always go from partner to partner," are parents to blame or are you responsible? And even if parents are to blame, what can be done to bring ease into our adult relationships and break free of tired intergenerational patterns?

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Feeling like you belong gives a person self-esteem and confidence, and having community is a protective factor building resilience through obstacles like life transitions, divorce, loss, and even daily stressors. In contrast, Imposter Syndrome, a popular phrase describing anxiety symptoms like self-doubt, impending failure, and low self-worth, does just the opposite. Even if a person has every right to be where they are, anxiety curls the edges of self-certainty like a slow-growing mold turning what should be a given into stomach-aching uncertainty and a sense of inadequacy. Feelings like this often derive from unprocessed trauma and neglect, perfectionism, and experiences of rejection or betrayal as well as genetics or brain chemistry. Anxiety is one of the main reasons people seek out therapy, and here are some ways therapy can help.

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Get experienced Mentoring today. We can meet in person or online through interactive software. Let me support you through the challenges one faces when delving into meditation practice.

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How often do you get angry because of how unfair things are? Well, we have some bad news—sometimes life is unfair. And getting angry about it can make it worse. Acceptance and change are two very important principles for dealing with anger (and are important to DBT skills and mindfulness). Here is a saying used by many people to help them figure this out:

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How many times have you wished you could take back something you did or said when you felt triggered? How many times have you reacted first and felt bad later? Imagine if you could hit a pause button every time you feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelm by what's coming at you. Then take your time to decide what the best action might be. With practice, mindfulness can become your pause button.

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