Love, Limits, and Letting Go: Relationship Advice

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Alyssa Scarano, founder and Clinical Director of The Collective Therapy & Wellness, provides practical advice to guide you from self-doubt to strong, loving relationships.

  • Alyssa Scarano is a licensed professional counselor and yoga teacher.
  • Creating a space for vulnerability helps people feel less alone.
  • Vulnerable conversations are essential for human connection.
  • Self-reflection is key to understanding emotions.
  • It’s important to identify what we need emotionally.
  • Positive habits should align with individual needs.
  • Asking deeper questions can enhance relationship communication.
  • Conflict resolution requires understanding and empathy.
  • Friendships may need reevaluation during personal challenges.
  • Expressing feelings is crucial for maintaining relationships.
  • Vulnerable conversations can change the dynamics of relationships.
  • It’s important to ask friends about their lives too.
  • Building deeper connections requires taking risks.
  • Coping with breakups involves acknowledging loss and grief.
  • Self-talk narratives shape our confidence and perception.
  • We can interrupt negative self-talk by focusing on empowering thoughts.
  • Shifting from if-then mindsets helps us find happiness in the present.
  • Community provides validation and a sense of belonging.
  • Acts of kindness can boost serotonin for both giver and receiver.
  • Making new friends often starts with shared experiences or kindness.

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