"Grief is an acknowledgment of the deep value of our connections with others. It's a tribute to those with whom we have taken the risk to bond and to love."

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"Mastering the challenges of creating a stepfamily builds a unity and strength that nurtures the new marriage."

"Deep ecology work offers a way to express the feelings and to transform grief and despair into compassion, connection and constructive action."

"Understanding your dreams can bring profound guidance and clarity to your life."

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"...with all these issues on or near the surface at this time of year, we have a great opportunity for healing, for discovering...that the love and comfort we've always wanted from others truly exists within ourselves."

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"...we may meet criteria for a clinical depression when we experience a cluster of symptoms that represents a significant change in our daily functioning."

"Mindfulness is not only a specific practice, but also an attitude toward daily living."

"We can only change if we start from a place of self-acceptance and compassion."

"By sharpening their intuitive skills, clients can learn to be less reliant on rational thought alone, as linear thinking is often inadequate when dealing with questions of love, loss, meaning, purpose."