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2023 New Year’s Resolutions

December 13, 2022

It’s time to start making your 2023 New Year’s resolutions. CFR Staff Therapist Marrisa Kos, MSW, RN, shares her thoughts on the following topics: How to think about New Year’s resolutions How to make and keep your resolutions Ideas for 2023 New Year’s resolutions What to do when you’re struggling with your resolutions. Thinking about…

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Going “Home” for the Holidays

November 14, 2022

For some of us, including me, the phrase “going home for the holidays” invites anxiety, dread, and avoidance. Every year I struggle to decide what to do for Thanksgiving. The “holiday” has a lot of difficult subjects wrapped up in it. This is especially true for many queer and trans people, Indigenous Americans, and sometimes…

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Illustration titled 'Building Resilience After Trauma' by Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein. The image shows a person in teal and purple pushing back large falling domino pieces, symbolizing resilience and the strength to stop or overcome difficult events. The logo for Council for Relationships is displayed in the bottom right corner.

Building Resilience After Trauma: Shifting Perspectives

Many people face traumatic experiences. While they can feel overwhelming, building resilience after trauma can help us regain strength and find new meaning. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult situations, often bringing a deeper awareness of life’s value. Dr. Ann Masten, a well-known researcher, explains that self-regulation—or controlling our emotions—plays a key…

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