HuffPost: Are You In A ‘Permacrisis’? Here’s How To Tell.
Our brains were designed to notice any sign of danger, whether that be physical, emotional or social. And our reaction is where the common term “fight or flight” (which also includes “fawn” and “freeze”) comes in. The continuation of that response can lead to a permacrisis.
My Grief Through the Holidays
For the first time in 66 years, I won’t hear my mother’s voice on Christmas day. She died five months ago after a brief illness.
UpJourney: What to do when a friend is ignoring you
Feeling ignored by a friend can be challenging when trying to connect with that person or figure out what is wrong.
Newsweek: Man choosing to spend Thanksgiving with sister’s ex-husband
More adults are becoming estranged from a family member. But, can we find a different way? Laurie Poole weighs in.
Newsweek: Resolving sibling conflict in adulthood
A recent article in Newsweek magazine touched on bullying between brothers and how this has affected their relationship as adults.
Tips for managing back-to-work anxiety
Taking time off is essential to mental well being as it can help mitigate burnout, improve mood and increase concentration and job performance. Here are 9 tips for managing work anxiety.
A Sense of Belonging with Gergana Markov
People’s sense of social belonging, or their sense that they have good relationships with others, is a fundamental human need. That is, having solid social connections can be as important to human health and happiness as having food, water, and shelter.
Realities of Adoption with Laura Summers
On this episode, Laurie Poole welcomes Laura Summers, LMFT to unpack what some of these are and discuss the truth about the family-building option that is today’s modern adoption.