The "Ouch!" Technique: A Simple Way to Defuse Hurtful Comments

The "Ouch!" Technique: A Simple Way to Defuse Hurtful Comments

The "Ouch!" Technique: A Simple Way to Defuse Hurtful CommentsChristina Gingras
Published on: 13/05/2025

Have you ever heard of the “Ouch!” technique? It's a super simple and quite effective method to address hurtful comments.

"I Said Sorry!" How to Tell When an Apology Is Genuine

"I Said Sorry!" How to Tell When an Apology Is Genuine

"I Said Sorry!" How to Tell When an Apology Is GenuineChristina Gingras
Published on: 26/02/2025

Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm sorry," but it didn't really feel like an apology, or you needed more?

The Invisible Weight of Kin-Keeping

The Invisible Weight of Kin-Keeping

The Invisible Weight of Kin-KeepingChristina Gingras
Published on: 18/02/2025

An important holiday or family event is approaching. Are you the one juggling all the plans—making sure the event happens, coordinating schedules, and keeping everyone in the loop?

Caught in the Middle: The Dual Role of the Sandwich Generation

Caught in the Middle: The Dual Role of the Sandwich Generation

Caught in the Middle: The Dual Role of the Sandwich GenerationChristina Gingras
Published on: 11/02/2025

Picture this: You're navigating a busy life with a career, children, and a household when another responsibility calls, one you embrace with love and respect: caring for an aging parent.

Putting Yourself First Again: Rebuilding Self-Worth and Boundaries

Putting Yourself First Again: Rebuilding Self-Worth and Boundaries

Putting Yourself First Again: Rebuilding Self-Worth and BoundariesChristina Gingras
Published on: 18/11/2024

Are you constantly tending to your partner's needs, feelings, and problems? When was the last time you did something purely for yourself? If you're unsure, you're not alone.

Finding Resilience after Heartbreak

Finding Resilience after Heartbreak

Finding Resilience after HeartbreakChristina Gingras
Published on: 08/10/2024

Most of us consider the end of a romantic relationship as a failure. As women, in our roles as partners in a relationship, we frequently take on responsibility for the break-up, separation, or divorce and see it as failing ourselves or others.

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