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Friends
10 Red Flag Warning Signs of Abuse

Abigail Brenner M.D. on October 30, 2020

Sometimes abuse is obvious from the outside. Other times, it's hidden from the scrutiny of others. A relationship built on controlling and hurting another in any way is never acceptable.

Sometimes abuse is obvious from the outside. Other times, it's hidden from the scrutiny of others. A relationship built on controlling and hurting another in any way is never acceptable.

Forgiveness
5 Reasons Why It's Important to Forgive

Abigail Brenner M.D. on September 29, 2020

When you forgive, everyone benefits. Forgiveness allows both parties to move on in their lives unencumbered by past hurts and free of negative emotions.

When you forgive, everyone benefits. Forgiveness allows both parties to move on in their lives unencumbered by past hurts and free of negative emotions.

Relationships
7 Ways to Prepare for the Death of a Loved One

Abigail Brenner M.D. on August 31, 2020

Death is inevitable. The idea that the one you love the most may leave you is often too much to bear. Yet, preparing for this death will inevitably help you move on with your life.

Death is inevitable. The idea that the one you love the most may leave you is often too much to bear. Yet, preparing for this death will inevitably help you move on with your life.

Relationships
Love in the Time of Corona

Abigail Brenner M.D. on March 29, 2020

These are times when all humans are being challenged by a potential killer. While we understand the gravity of the situation, we need to look at the positives coming out of this.

These are times when all humans are being challenged by a potential killer. While we understand the gravity of the situation, we need to look at the positives coming out of this.

Parenting
10 Ways to Inspire Your Children

Abigail Brenner M.D. on February 26, 2020

It is our obligation and duty to not only raise our children but to give them every opportunity to experience life and expand their world.

It is our obligation and duty to not only raise our children but to give them every opportunity to experience life and expand their world.

Education
7 Strategies to Put the Past Behind You

Abigail Brenner M.D. on January 29, 2020

Is living in the past preventing you from moving forward? Here are some ways to master the past and use what you've learned to create a better future.

Is living in the past preventing you from moving forward? Here are some ways to master the past and use what you've learned to create a better future.

Fear
5 Tips to Help You Live With Uncertainty

Abigail Brenner M.D. on December 31, 2019

Uncertainty—that in-between phase when you don't know what will happen and have little control over the outcome—can be very unsettling. Here's how to make it work for you.

Uncertainty—that in-between phase when you don't know what will happen and have little control over the outcome—can be very unsettling. Here's how to make it work for you.

Relationships
5 Tips to Respectfully End an Intimate Relationship

Abigail Brenner M.D. on November 22, 2019

When a relationship—one you have invested your time, effort, and emotions in—shows signs of falling apart and can't be salvaged, how do you bring closure in a way that respects both parties?

When a relationship—one you have invested your time, effort, and emotions in—shows signs of falling apart and can't be salvaged, how do you bring closure in a way that respects both parties?

Family Dynamics
One Way to a New Life

Abigail Brenner M.D. on October 29, 2019

Kristina Schellinski, a Jungian analyst, offers a consciousness-raising path of individuation to help adult replacement children become the unique people that they are.

Kristina Schellinski, a Jungian analyst, offers a consciousness-raising path of individuation to help adult replacement children become the unique people that they are.

Assertiveness
5 Ways to Stand Up for What You Need

Abigail Brenner M.D. on August 30, 2019

While it's admirable to please others, where do you draw the line? How much do you give before you're giving yourself away? Learn to stand up for yourself to get what you need.

While it's admirable to please others, where do you draw the line? How much do you give before you're giving yourself away? Learn to stand up for yourself to get what you need.

Relationships
5 Ways to Become a Good Friend to Yourself

Abigail Brenner M.D. on June 29, 2019

Who we are is heavily influenced by our key relationships. But what about our relationship with ourselves? Knowing who we are helps us create the life we want.

Who we are is heavily influenced by our key relationships. But what about our relationship with ourselves? Knowing who we are helps us create the life we want.

Attention
7 Ways to Practice Being in the Present Moment

Abigail Brenner M.D. on May 30, 2019

We get so caught up in habit of living daily life that we often forget to be present in the moment. Being present to and for life is a great gift to give ourselves.

We get so caught up in habit of living daily life that we often forget to be present in the moment. Being present to and for life is a great gift to give ourselves.

Bullying
5 Strategies to Deal with a Bully

Abigail Brenner M.D. on April 29, 2019

Some people want to have a relationship with you for all the wrong reasons. Here are some strategies to avoid being drawn in by them.

Some people want to have a relationship with you for all the wrong reasons. Here are some strategies to avoid being drawn in by them.

Marriage
6 Signs That Your Spouse Is Having an Emotional Affair

Abigail Brenner M.D. on March 17, 2019

Sometimes, a relationship can get off track. Instead of working on it together as a couple, one of the spouses might find comfort and attention with someone else. What to do?

Sometimes, a relationship can get off track. Instead of working on it together as a couple, one of the spouses might find comfort and attention with someone else. What to do?