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Oct 21
Laure James
Mental healthTrauma

When Trauma Stays With You: Understanding the Connection Between Trauma, Your Body and Your Emotions

Have you ever found yourself reacting strongly to something that seems relatively small? Perhaps a disagreement leaves you feeling overwhelmed for hours. A particular tone of voice

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Aug 26
Laure James
Life transitionsMental healthMidlifePerimenopause

Why Do I Feel Like I’m Not Coping Anymore? Understanding Emotional Changes in Midlife

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Sep 2
Laure James
Mental health

The quiet weight of self-criticism

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Aug 31
Laure James
Mental health

Why we ruminate and how to gently step out of the loop

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Aug 31
Laure James
Family lifeLife transitions

When you lose your cool with your kids

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Aug 31
Laure James
Life transitions

Coping with overwhelm during life transitions

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