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Recognizing Emotional Abuse: Six Signs to Watch Out For

Emotional abuse can be difficult to identify in an intimate relationship. Sometimes people become so accustomed to destructive patterns of behaviour that they are unable to see the danger they are in.  Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse primarily targets an individual’s psychological and emotional well-being. It can cause long-lasting harm, leading to low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Recognizing the signs of emotional abuse is crucial for your well-being and the health of your relationship. These are some of the key warning signs to look out for.

5 Tips to Battle Mom Guilt

Mom guilt can be triggered by many things, such as working outside the home, taking time for yourself, saying no to your kids, or comparing yourself to other moms. Mom guilt can make you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or resentful. But it doesn’t have to ruin your happiness or your relationship with your children or partner. You can work towards overcoming mom guilt by following these 5 tips.

7 Powerful Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

Communication is essential to a healthy, happy relationship. Your partner is likely the person you are closest to and most vulnerable with, and communication is vital to maintaining that bond. When communication falters, or there is misunderstanding or conflict in the relationship, the emotional fallout can be severe. At the same time, putting some work into improving your communication skills can result in big rewards in the relationship.

Supporting Children Through Divorce

About 40 percent of Canadian marriages will end in divorce. For children whose parents are divorcing, the experience can be confusing and overwhelming. Some children blame themselves for the breakup of a marriage, while others have a difficult time accepting the loss of the family unit and the changes that accompany that loss. Most children eventually adjust to divorce, however, there are ways that parents can make the transition easier.

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