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Losing My Religion: getting through the trauma of leaving your religion by Rose Rigole

Posted on April 30, 2012 by roserigole

There comes a time in many people’s lives when the religion of their birth no longer works for them.  Whether it is a philosophical or ethical decision, an excommunication or family issue – leaving a religion can be one of … Continue reading →

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Communicate Your Feelings Effectively - in 2 Simple Sentences, by Rose Rigole

Posted on March 28, 2012 by roserigole

When our feelings flare up, we tend to communicate our feelings in the least effective way: we blame, criticize, manipulate, or demand. The problem feels like the OTHER person’s actions, which we view as “causing” our hurt or angry feelings. … Continue reading →

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Healing Partnerships by Rose Rigole | partnership

Posted on February 28, 2012 by roserigole

“A person hasn’t any idea what their soul looks like until they gaze into the eyes of the person that they’re married to. And then, if they’re any kind of decent human being, they spend the next couple of days … Continue reading →

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Valor: Find Your Inner Strength

Posted on January 15, 2012 by roserigole

Many of my posts emphasize the need for courage to grow as a person: courage to communicate directly with your mate; courage to acknowledge your weaknesses; courage to experience emotions you are afraid of…  But I think I have a better word: … Continue reading →

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I Just Can't Get Over It! How EMDR can help. By Rose Rigole

Posted on January 6, 2012 by roserigole

Are you chained to your past?  Is there a traumatic memory, relationship, or series of experiences in your past you just can’t “get over”? Are you overreacting to things in the present that remind you of these past experiences? EMDR (Eye … Continue reading →

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Stay Calm When Stress or Emotions are Overwhelming: A Quick Mindfulness Trick by Rose Rigole

Posted on September 28, 2011 by roserigole

Overwhelming emotions, such as anger, fear, sadness, worry, stress, and regret, can be debilitating. The more we feel, the fewer resources we seem to have to get back to our centered self. Our natural reaction is usually to try to … Continue reading →

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Stop Playing and Start Communicating by Rose Rigole | relationship

Posted on September 18, 2011 by roserigole

I have frequently called the beginning stages of a relationship the Ouija board effect, where slight moves from either member of the couple can move the other member in that same direction (e.g., toward or away from the relationship), which … Continue reading →

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Five Tips to Finding Fulfillment and Balance by Rose Rigole

Posted on August 30, 2011 by roserigole

Would you like to find fulfillment and balance?  Have you been feeling stressed out, unfulfilled, overwhelmed? Has your life become so complex that you feel like you have lost touch with what is truly important? You’re not alone.  In 2009, … Continue reading →

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