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Prepping Toddler for Sibling Life | Beaches Therapy Group.

Preparing Your Toddler To Be A Sibling

Are you ready to tell your toddler about the new baby? Congratulations! Preparing your toddler to be a sibling is a pivotal task of parenthood and one of the most fun! You already know they’ll soon have fierce competition for the title of “Most Important Member of the Household.” Your adorable, territorial toddler is about to become the “big kid.” But don’t forget, like all promotions, this must come with a raise, too.

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Family Estrangement During The Holidays | Beaches Therapy Group | Image of a woman staring in a red top staring out of window with christmas decorations

Coping with Family Estrangement Over the Holidays

Family estrangement doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes, the rift is the result of a single traumatic event. More often, it’s a slow buildup of unresolved conflict, betrayal, or emotional harm. Navigating estranged family relationships during the holidays can feel overwhelming because the pressure to “be happy” can heighten your emotional struggles.

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Coercive Control | Beaches Therapy Group

Coercive Control

Coercive control is a form of abuse that includes manipulation, isolation and control. By design, it renders you powerless, erodes your self-confidence and sense of independence, Perpetrators trap you in an invisible prison that seems impossible to escape. Coercive control impacts all sexes but overwhelmingly women. and not just those down on their luck. Seemingly confident women with successful careers can also experience this subtle, gradual and treacherous form of abuse which only becomes clear in hindsight.

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Meditation during Grief

Grieving the loss of a loved one is humanity’s most profound and challenging experience. The journey is filled with overwhelming sadness, loneliness and even anger. Getting through all this is a process that takes time, and cannot be rushed. Meditation can be a valuable part of your toolkit for navigating loss. It offers small moments of peace and connection during an otherwise difficult time.

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Narcissistic Abuse | Beaches Therapy Group

Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse is a deeply unsettling experience. Whether the relationship is romantic, familial or professional, it can confuse your instincts, impact your self-esteem, and leave you emotionally drained. Narcissists move through relationships in four phases: Idealization, devaluation, discard and hoovering. This perfect system entraps, manipulates and disorients their victims into serving their insatiable need for admiration and validation.

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