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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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Meditating Through Grief | Image of a torso of a woman in a white shirt with a hand over her chest. | Source Canva

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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Back to School Anxiety | Beaches Therapy Group | Monkey Business Images on Canva

Back-to-School Anxiety

This time of year, some children experience uneasy feelings related to starting a new school year. While some level of anxiety is normal, excessive or persistent anxiety can become problematic and interfere with a child’s daily life and development. Children lack the vocabulary to express thoughts and feelings like adults. Consequently, back-to-school anxiety often manifests itself in non-verbal ways requiring parents to pay attention to both their behaviour and words to figure out what their child might be going through.

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Summer Mental Health Reset for Students

Whether in high school or post-secondary institutions, all students breathe a massive sigh of relief this time of year. Summer is an ideal time for a mental health reset that prepares students to return back to school invigorated and ready to learn. You can kickstart the process by recognizing their strengths over a conversation about how they coped with tough days. Learning to view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles allows them to develop a growth mindset.

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Scheduled Sex and Romance | Beaches Therapy Group | Photo by DAPA images on Canva

Scheduled Sex and Romance

In almost all romantic relationships, the exhilarating honeymoon phase filled with passion and spontaneous intimacy tends to mellow over time. As couples navigate the demands of children, busy careers, and established routines, finding moments for closeness can become a challenge. To maintain physical connection, some couples find scheduling intimate moments in their calendars helpful. However, don’t overlook the role of emotional connection, which often proves to be more of an aphrodisiac than expected.

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Are you an Echoist | Beaches Therapy Group

Are you An Echoist?

Humans are hard wired to respond to threats with a “fight, flight, or freeze” response, otherwise known as the sympathetic nervous system activation. Echoists respond to trauma with a fourth, called the “fawn” response, where they pacify the attacker by going along with them rather than fighting back, running away or freezing.

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