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Welcome Home: Navigating Your Young Adult's Return from College
Bringing your young adult home from college for the summer is a unique opportunity to reconnect and support them as they navigate this new phase of their lives. By fostering open communication, respecting their growing independence, and establishing clear expectations, you can create a summer that is enjoyable for everyone.
Kimberly Mahr
Jun 3, 20253 min read
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Summer Together: Tips for a Smooth Transition When Your College Student Returns Home
With a little proactive planning and a focus on positive interaction, you and your returning college student can navigate this summer together with more harmony than a chorus of cicadas on a warm Arizona evening.
Kimberly Mahr
May 24, 20253 min read
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The Lingering Wound: Understanding and Healing from Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal, a violation of trust so profound it shatters our sense of safety and connection, can leave deep emotional scars.
Kimberly Mahr
May 9, 20254 min read
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Finding Your Center: Stress Management Strategies During Political Uncertainty
It's easy to get swept up in the whirlwind, but finding your center is crucial for maintaining your mental well-being during politically turbulent times. This isn't about ignoring what's happening; it's about developing healthy coping mechanisms to navigate the stress and stay grounded.
Kimberly Mahr
May 7, 20253 min read
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The Power of "No": Understanding Boundaries and Their Impact on Well-being
In the intricate dance of human connection, boundaries act as invisible lines that define where you end and others begin.
Kimberly Mahr
May 1, 20253 min read
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Navigating Stress in a Challenging Political Climate: Tips for Finding Balance
In today's tumultuous, world-wide political landscape, staying level-headed amidst the chaos can seem like an impossible feat.
Kimberly Mahr
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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A Different Approach to Venting
If you believe that screaming and punching a pillow will make you feel less angry, think again. Studies show that venting unpleasant...
Kimberly Mahr
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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6 Ways to Communicate Better with Your Partner
Communication is vital to a long and healthy relationship between you and your partner. However, it can be a difficult skill to master.
Kimberly Mahr
Apr 16, 20222 min read
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Keeping Communication Open With Your Teen
Adolescence brings great changes for everyone in the family, therefore keeping the healthy communication flowing is critical.

Hailey Araza
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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Closure
It’s natural to want some explanation or "closure" when a relationship ends or you experience a similar loss.
Kimberly Mahr
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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3 Quick Ways to Turn Toward Your Partner
When the going gets tough, it seems like these most intimate relationships are the first to suffer.

Hailey Araza
Mar 24, 20223 min read
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Are You in a Toxic Relationship?
Signs that you may be in a toxic relationship
Kimberly Mahr
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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Controlling Relationship?
Control and abuse isn't always overtly threatening or aggressive. Do you recognize the warning signs?
Kimberly Mahr
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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Changing?
Finding a life partner makes life more joyful. However, challenges can arise when your loved one wants to make major changes in their life.
Kimberly Mahr
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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Healthy Boundaries
It's important to implement and maintain healthy boundaries in your relationships.
Kimberly Mahr
Feb 19, 20223 min read
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7 Relationship Challenges
Relationships are challenging. Here are 7 common relationship challenges and what do do about them
Kimberly Mahr
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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Losing Interest?
It can be disturbing when you suspect that your relationship is on the rocks or it feels like your partner is falling out of love...
Kimberly Mahr
Feb 5, 20223 min read
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Stay Connected...
The dynamics between distancers and pursuers can complicate any relationship. Learn ways to stay connected.
Kimberly Mahr
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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Pursuer-Distancer?
Are you Stuck in a Pursuer-Distancer Relationship Pattern? Many relationships run into trouble because one partner seeks more closeness...
Kimberly Mahr
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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Are You in a Codependent Relationship?
It's natural and mentally healthy to depend on each other for certain things. However, if one of you loses sight of who you are...
Kimberly Mahr
Jan 14, 20225 min read
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