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    Featured image for mental health article: Coping with “Invisible Grief” During the Holidays
    Mental Health
    Feb 22, 20264 min

    Coping with “Invisible Grief” During the Holidays

    Grief is complicated, complex and heavy. As a grief therapist and an active griever myself, I know how difficult the holidays can feel especially when you are coping with disenfranchised grief, or “invisible grief” as I like to call it. After a while, all grief feels invisible in western culture, we barely acknowledge grief, even though it is a natural part of life and something we all go through. However, there is some grief that we are truly given no tools for, and it feels like we do not have any space at all to grieve.

    Featured image for mental health article: Understanding Big Feelings
    Parenting
    Jan 25, 20262 min

    Understanding Big Feelings

    Emotional intensity is a natural part of child development. Many children experience what caregivers often describe as “big feelings,” strong emotional responses that can sometimes look disproportionate to the situation at hand. While these moments can be challenging, they also provide important opportunities to build skills in emotional regulation and resilience.

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    Featured image for mental health article: As Busy Adults, How Do We Actually Get to Bed on Time?
    Wellness
    Nov 15, 20254 min

    As Busy Adults, How Do We Actually Get to Bed on Time?

    In today’s fast-paced world, getting to bed on time feels like an elusive goal for many adults. The temptation to squeeze in extra hours of work or tackle just one more task at night is strong, but it often comes at a significant cost: reduced energy, focus, and overall well-being the next day. Whether it’s distractions from WhatsApp, work-related emails, or the desire for extra “me time,” staying up late becomes a habit that’s hard to break. Yet, proper sleep is essential for success in all areas of life, whether personal or professional.

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    Avi Friedman
    Partner
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