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Entropy and the Need for Care
Entropy is a scientific term associated with disorder. In simple terms, it describes how a system can become less organized when no energy is added to maintain it. Although entropy comes from thermodynamics, it can also serve as a useful image for daily life. At home, unattended tasks begin to accumulate. In relationships, communication may…
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Making Sense of Stress
Stress and the Role of Self-Awareness Stress is not only about having too much to do. It is also about how pressure is carried in the body, mind, and relationships. Work, finances, caregiving, health concerns, grief, conflict, and life transitions can all contribute to stress. Sometimes the cause is clear. At other times, a person…
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We Are Shaped in Relationship
How Relationships and Life Experience Shape Us Most people first begin to understand themselves through relationships. Long before we have words for what we feel, we are learning what is welcomed, what creates tension, and what seems necessary to stay connected. This does not mean that we are simply products of our surroundings. It means…
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What Is Psychodynamic Therapy?
When people begin looking for therapy, they often come across many different approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, DBT, ACT, somatic therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Each approach has its own way of understanding emotional distress and how therapy may help. Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that gives attention to emotions, relationships, personal…