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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.
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
Why Facts Create Fights in Your Relationship
Facts inform, but emotions connect. In conflicts, focusing on the relevance and feelings rather than mere facts can open doors to understanding and intimacy.
Breaking the Chains of Depression
Depression suffocates joy and purpose. But amid this darkness, lies hope. Building a future with action breaks depression, creating joy and purpose.
Transforming Relationships: From Stop to Start
Addressing problems in relationships requires more than shouting “stop.” A better approach is outlining positive actions and understanding each other’s needs
Parenting After Aliyah
Navigating guilt and over responsibility after Aliyah. Understanding triggers, rewiring reactions, and finding resilience in the face of parenting challenges
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10 Things You May Not Know About Winter Blues
10 things you need to know about seasonal depression, and how to resolve it.
What Do Dragons Have to Do With Therapy?
Therapy isn’t about naval-gazing. It’s a hero’s journey. When you face your inner dragons, you’ll find you’re stronger than you thought.
The True Joy of Living With Gratitude
Feeling mediocre? Gratitude can reignite pleasure and passion in your career, relationships, and almost anything else. Here’s how to tap in.
Do You Believe in The Miracles In Your Life?
By living your life as if everything is a miracle, every moment becomes something to savor. Use these tips to unlock life’s everyday miracles.
Important Life Tool For The Moment
Feeling anxious? Three powerful tools we have with us at all times are the breath, the power of touch, and our thoughts. Here’s how to use them.
Why You Should Let Your Kids Beat You Up
Dads, want to increase your kid’s emotional stability, life success, social intelligence, and empathy? Here’s the surprising research on rough-and-tumble play.
The Place Workshop: The 40 Day Challenge
Chaim SIlverstone is facilitating a workshop on breaking free from bad habits and addictive behaviors that are getting in the way of the life you want.