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Gwen Randall‑Young is an author & award‑winning Psychotherapist.
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Anger is a Form of Attack
“Anger is a poison. It eats us inside. We think when we hate someone, we hurt them, but hatred is a curved blade, and the harm we do to others we also do to ourselves.” -Mitch Albom Read more
Jul. 18, 2022
3:26 a.m.
Saying ‘No’ to Children
Parents often struggle with saying “no” when a child or teenager wants to go somewhere or do something with which the parent is not comfortable. It is more difficult when the child’s friends have the freedom to do the very thing the parents are quest Read more
Jul. 09, 2022
6:50 p.m.
Comparing Children Can Be Damaging
No two children are the same. If we really look at the children in a family, it is not difficult to see distinctly different personality characteristics. Read more
Jun. 27, 2022
6:00 a.m.
Reparenting Ourselves
“The way we were treated as small children is the way we treat ourselves the rest of our lives: with cruelty or with tenderness and protection.” ~ Alice Miller Read more
May 30, 2022
11:19 a.m.
Writing Down Your Anger
I often suggest to my clients that whenever they feel extremely angry or upset, that they sit down and write about what’s bothering them before taking any action. There are some very good reasons for doing this. Read more
May 01, 2020
12:08 p.m.
The Gift of Silence
When was the last time you gave yourself the gift of silence? No radio or television, no traffic noise, no talking, just total quiet. Read more
Apr. 24, 2020
2:39 p.m.
Self-Esteem and Self-Respect
When it comes to the subject of self-esteem, often we are our own worst enemies. Certainly, our upbringing may have done little to encourage us to feel good about ourselves. Read more
Mar. 08, 2020
3:19 p.m.
How Are You Doing?
As time passes the reality of this pandemic is setting in. What started out as a concern, for many, has progressed to a general state of shock. Life as we know it has virtually come to a halt. Read more
Apr. 11, 2020
11:18 p.m.
Releasing Stress During These Times
Our world is going through a tough time right now. We would not be normal if we did not feel a little unsettled and vulnerable in the face of the current health and financial threat. Read more
Apr. 02, 2020
1:03 p.m.
