Asking for help is something that countless people have trouble with. For South Asians, especially, being raised to constantly give, asking for help for yourself can feel selfish. Many also feel that they may be weak if they need help […]
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As they pulled out of the driveway, their two young children waving excitedly at their parents, Chinmayi and Pramod breathed a sigh of relief. As parents they are not supposed to feel relieved when they are away from their children.
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Family rituals are any activities that a family engages in periodically, is symbolic for everyone involved and is valued by each member so that they wish to continue it in the future. Rituals can be cultural or religious but do
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Many experience significant amount of stress during the holidays for a variety of reasons. With the abundance of alcohol that flows during this time of year, it is very easy to rely on drinking as a way to relieve stress.
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Anger is a basic emotion that emerges around 3 to 4 months of infancy. Evolutionarily, anger is meant to protect us from harm as it signals danger or an imminent threat to our well-being or safety. Feeling anger when you
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Resentment is a powerful, negative emotion characterized by a feeling of being treated unfairly. This injustice may real or perceived and can be due to feeling you are not given the respect, admiration, importance, consideration or affection that you are
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