Transformation Tuesday 8/23/22
Emotion has two frequencies: soft, slow, and low and harsh, fast, and intense/loud. The first frequency is considered primary emotion. These emotions are related to our core unmet attachment needs. [...]
Transformation Tuesday 9/16/22
Research shows that prayer and being part of a faith community are beneficial for our mental health. At the same time, it can be hard to feel comforted and supported [...]
Transformation Tuesday 8/9/22
Hal’s book is an excellent resource for parents wading through the murky waters of raising children in the modern world. If you benefit from these excerpts, it might be helpful [...]
Transformation Tuesday 8/2/22
Resentment is often the tip of an iceberg of unprocessed emotional distress. It’s also a reaction that typically builds over time. When we experience emotionally distressing situations over and over [...]
Transformation Tuesday 7/26/22
Humans are hard wired for relationships. From cradle to grave we instinctually seek closeness with those near to us. Relationships are our ecological niche and a necessary component for healthy [...]
Throwback Thursday 7/14/22
Relationships are messy from the very beginning. We are born to very human parents who make very human mistakes. These mistakes often hurt us and change our view of ourselves [...]
Transformation Tuesday 7/5/22
Why do partners blame each other? Blame is often a way of fleeing from ourselves in order to stop the pain in our hearts. In this way, blame can be [...]
Transformation Tuesday 6/28/22
Today is the feast of St. Irenaeus. He is a saint that is near and dear to our heart here at Alpha Omega. His words, seen above, were chosen to [...]
Transformation Tuesday 6/21/22
Containment is an effective strategy when we need to slow down our emotional experience or create space within ourselves. Sometimes we’re not in a position to process emotions, don’t have [...]
Transformation Tuesday 6/14/22
One of the downsides of self improvement is the idea that in order to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, we must heal from everything that has caused us pain. [...]