April 2020

Relationship Rehab Series Part 2: Fighting Fair

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**The Relationship Rehab Series focuses on the intersection between mental health and intimate relationships. Specifically we look at ways to optimize your love life through psychologically proven practices.** Check out Part 1: Starting the Conversation here: https://mysoulbalm.blog/2020/04/07/relationship-rehab-series-part-1-starting-the-conversation/ Fighting Fair in Relationships Today you’re going to learn how to fight with your spouse! Why? Because conflict […]

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What to Do If Your Friend Is Contemplating Suicide

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TW: Suicide Suicide is a tough topic to talk about so don’t go forward in this article if you feel triggered. ***Please note, this article is not a substitute for emergency mental health care, these are simply best practices. When in doubt about what to do always, always consult a mental health professional!!!*** What to

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The Green Flag Test: How to Spot a Potentially Toxic Relationship

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“I’ll be damned if I ever let someone hurt me like this again.” Those were the words of resolve as I drove away from my abuser’s house for the very last time. It took me four long, painful years to get to this point but I was finally free. I didn’t date for a long

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Relationship Rehab Series Part 1: Starting the Conversation

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**The Relationship Rehab Series focuses on the intersection between mental health and intimate relationships. Specifically we look at ways to optimize your love life through psychologically proven practices.** Good relationships are key to great mental health. Why? In their paper Intimate Relationships and Psychopathology, researchers Mark Whisman and Donald Baum find that “relationship discord is

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Jakob’s Family: The Psychology of Generational Trauma

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The Psychology of Generational Trauma: Did you know trauma can time-travel? Yep, that’s right. Studies suggest the effect of a traumatic event can be passed down like an heirloom generation to generation. It’s called trans-generational trauma and it’s handed down through parenting styles, cultural practices and maybe even genes. What is Generational Trauma? Generational trauma

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Emotional Eating: The Effects of a Healthy Mental Diet

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We all know how important it is to eat properly. But did you know it’s also crucial to have a well balanced emotional diet too? You are what you eat, after all, and that goes for your mental state! Since I’m a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I have to pay special attention to where my

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Look On The Bright Side of Life: Happy March 32nd

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As the song goes in Life of Brian “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.” You know, this one: April Fool’s is Cancelled So it’s supposed to be April Fool’s Day, usually a day for merriment, shenanigans and pranks galore. However, this year is a little different. This year we’re just celebrating April 1st

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