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On Relationship Rupture & Repair
Relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, are bound to face challenges. Disagreements, misunderstandings, or emotional disconnections can create what’s known as a “relationship rupture.”
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The Art of Walking Away - Mindful Disconnection for Broken Boundaries
I fell asleep last night with these thoughts on my mind and woke up at 4:22 to scratch in my dream journal, "The Art of Walking Away." It's amazing how our subconscious mind is always looking out for us. So, my task this morning, given to me by my core self, is to explore the art of walking away...
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Integrative Therapy: From CBT to Z | Redefine Your Journey Toward Emotional Resilience
I want to say -- there are a lot of letters in this blog in the form of acronyms. There is a virtual alphabet soup going on, but I'll do my best to break this down in a way that is both easy to grasp, and doesn't make you want to sleep.
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Understanding Empathy vs Sympathy, and Pity: Critical Differences
In our daily interactions, we often hear terms like empathy, sympathy, and pity used interchangeably. However, each of these emotional responses carries distinct meanings and implications that can significantly impact the quality of our relationships.
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77 Ice Breaker Questions to Go Deeper - making small talk more meaningful
Lately, it feels like everyone’s talking about how lonely people are these days. With so many ways to connect, it’s weird how disconnected we can feel from the people right in front of us. Maybe that’s why more of us are joining clubs, picking up new hobbies, or scrolling social media. Honestly, I don’t think it’s that people aren’t interested in deeper conversations. Most of the time, we just don’t know how to get past the surface-level small talk. I have a confession for yo
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Feeling Triggered? It May Be Time to Explore Your Shadow Side
First introduced by Carl Jung, the shadow represents the hidden or unconscious parts of ourselves—traits, emotions, or desires we’ve learned to suppress because they don’t align with how we want to see ourselves or how we want others to see us.
While this might sound unsettling, acknowledging and exploring the shadow can be a powerful tool for personal growth.
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You May Feel Worse Before You Feel Better - letters from Dena
Change and processes often follow a pattern that can feel counterintuitive: things may get worse before they get better.
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Workplace Conflict: Gender-Based Problem-Solving Differences Explained
The differences in how men and women approach problem-solving in the workplace can lead to various communication and other issues if...
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Shamanic Practice as a Compliment to Traditional Talk Therapy with Trauma
Combining shamanic practices with talk therapy can create a holistic approach to healing that benefits the mind, brain, body, and spirit.
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Navigating the Narcissists & "Flying Monkeys" in the Workplace
Navigating a workplace filled with difficult personalities can be incredibly challenging, especially when dealing with a narcissist and ...
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How to Navigate Feeling Betrayed by Family Members Who Voted for Trump | letters from Dena
When political choices create a divide, it can feel personal, even though everyone’s coming from their own perspective. So, let’s unpack ...
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How to Nurture a Healthy Relationship with your Baby
Forming a strong emotional bond between you and your new baby is one of the most important things you can do to help set the foundation...
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Why Relationships Are So Complicated : Exploring the 4 attachment styles
Why do relationships have to be so hard and complicated? Part of this answer lies in a simple quiz - what's our attachment style?
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Death Cycles | letters from Dena
We must become comfortable with the death process, both literally and figuratively. Death is both an ending and a beginning..
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Feeling Broken? on Akhilandeshwari | letters from Dena
Do you ever feel broken from time to time?
Akhilandeshwari. She rides a crocodile through a river of tears…the crocodile representing the
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The Guru Predator | letters from Dena
I once sat with a Yogi during my certification to become a meditation instructor. He cautioned everyone attending his class about Highway 42
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Mental Health Resources OKC
Dena B.'s list of mental health resources in OKC In case of an emergency please contact your local Hospital, call 911 or The National...
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My name is Dena Bradford, MA
Dena is a psychotherapy student, healthcare executive, and medicine woman.
A near-death health experience in her 30s prompted Dena to shift from a traditional industrialized healthcare philosophy in search of a deeper meaning to life, a stronger connection to God, and embracing balance at the intersection of the mind, body, brain and spirit for healing.

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