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They say that when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what if you don’t have the recipe? Luckily, recipes for personal growth, great relationships, and emotional health are readily available. Return to this page often for new Torah-true perspectives and practical information to understand, survive, and sometimes even thrive through life’s challenges.

Your Inner Child is Calling…How Do You Answer?”
by: Shira Bauer How can you recognize the voice of your inner child? Is it loud, or maybe just a whisper? Is it an emotion?

What Does a Child Really Need from Birth to Age Three?
By: Adina Zwick The first three years of life are often described as the most critical period of development. During this time, a child’s brain

Risk, Response, and Recovery: A Comprehensive Look at Suicide Prevention
By: Miriam Fuchs, LMSW Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10–24, according to the CDC, and remains a significant

Force of Sexuality
Sex and sexuality is a funny thing. On one hand, it’s one of our most basic primitive needs and desires, yet, on the other hand,

Children and Loss
Avi reflects on death in Tana Toraja, contrasting them with Western discomfort of death, and emphasizes the importance of helping children understand loss.

Your Words Create Your World
Unveiling the Power of Speech: How Dialogue Transforms Your Identity, Relationships, and Self-Understanding
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New Beginnings For A Better Year
What is one story you’ve been telling yourself that is holding you back? Start a new year, a new project, or a new you with these three powerful questions.

Grief is Not Depression Part 1
There is no one “right” way to grieve, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t the same as depression. Here’s how to tell the difference.

PTSD – Its Causes and Triggers
Discover the complex world of PTSD triggers in our article, revealing how triggers extend beyond direct trauma to include indirect experiences and sensory cues.

Why Solving Issues With Your Partner Makes Matters Worse
The paradox in marriage is that when both partners try to solve their problems they make matters worse. Learn why and how to solve this issue

How Common is Suicide and How To Save a Life
Suicide is more common than you think. At some point in your life it will affect someone you know. Learn the steps you need to know to save a life.

Tapping into Your Child
Kids learn by seeing. As a parent you are front stage for your kids.

Embracing the Joy of Self Acceptance
Self acceptance is embracing yourself as you are right now, regardless of your past. It’s also a skill which needs to be practiced. These tips can help.

Your Job as Client and My Job as Therapist
Ever wonder what therapists think of their job?
Facing The Elephant In The Room
Listen to Adam Shanzer MA, MFC, CASAP share his experience in the field working with couples to develop appreciation and resist criticism.
