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April 23, 2025

The Power of Unconditional Positive Regard: Fostering Growth and Connection

Human relationships thrive on acceptance and understanding, yet too often, our regard for others comes with conditions. Unconditional positive regard (UPR), a concept pioneered by psychologist Carl Rogers, offers a…
March 1, 2025

The Silent Struggle: Parental Rejection and its Profound Impact on a Child’s Mental Health and Future

A child’s development is deeply intertwined with the unwavering support and acceptance of their parents. This foundation of understanding becomes particularly critical when a child faces the complexities of a…
January 25, 2025

Pets as Silent Victims of Domestic Violence: How the Justice System Fails Both Animals and Humans

Introduction Domestic violence is often portrayed as a crime that happens behind closed doors, hidden from public view. But what happens when the violence spills over to the most vulnerable…
April 20, 2024

He Hurt Us and the System Let Him: A Mother’s Plea for Protection, Justice, and Reform

Introduction: Domestic violence is not a private matter—it is a systemic crisis, especially for marginalized families. Native women are disproportionately targeted, with 84% experiencing violence in their lifetimes and more…
January 6, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Misdiagnosis and Inadequate Mental Health Training

In the mental health field, a well-intentioned but poorly trained therapist can do more harm than good, especially when dealing with complex, high-risk disorders like Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Misdiagnosis…
July 21, 2023

Generational Trauma: The Enduring Legacy of Broken Trust in Native American Communities

Generational Trauma: The Enduring Legacy of Broken Trust in Native American Communities Generational trauma, the insidious inheritance of suffering across generations, casts a long shadow over communities worldwide. For Native…
August 21, 2022

The Skinwalker as an Allegory for Domestic Abusers

Imagine a creature capable of shedding its skin, of transforming into the familiar forms of animals that walk among us. In Native American folklore, the skinwalker embodies this terrifying deception…

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