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Stresses in Relationships | How to Restore Intimacy and Trust

Stress stems from many sources and can have a very damaging effect on our emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Likewise, stress can take a toll on our relationships too, especially romantic relationships. Here are five main sources of stress in relationships. Stress From Infidelity If one partner – or both have had an affair, then some […]

How to Get Over Breakup Trauma? 7 Ways To Recognize Trauma

A relationship breakup is always a stressful event. However, if you have recently got out of an unhealthy relationship with a controlling, emotionally detached, or abusive partner, you are likely to experience emotional trauma. The aftermath of a toxic relationship can take its toll on both your physical and emotional health. To come to terms […]

What Is Toxic Breakup Shame and How To Deal With It

If you recently went through a toxic breakup, you most likely feel overwhelmed with shame for staying too long or getting involved in a toxic relationship at all. Toxic relationships are those that impair your self-esteem and your happiness and make you feel drained, inadequate, and worthless. In a toxic relationship: Everyone experiences shame from […]

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I'M KAMINI WOOD!

Hi, I’m Kamini Wood and I am passionate about working with Adults and children of all ages who are overcoming challenges such as stress and overwhelm, codependency, seeking external validation, or continually working to please others around them. I believe all people are deserving of life they actually want!

SWIM LIKE A DUCK

People often refer to themselves as “swimming like a duck”. This is a reference to how calm ducks appear above the water but how fast they are paddling beneath to stay afloat. I myself have been known to use this analogy.

Today, however, I offer a new way of looking at “swimming like a duck”. One with a more positive frame. Ducks practice self-care and preen themselves in such a way that as water hits their feathers, it simply rolls off. How great would it be for us humans to learn how to perform self-care in such a way that as stressors hit us on a daily basis, we too are able to simply let them “roll off” our backs?