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By Angela Tague Published: July 28, 2025 At the core, bird watching is an act of mindfulness, virtual therapist Michelle Smith, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, shared. She assists individuals in managing anxiety, grief, trauma, and more using somatic mind and body interventions with a holistic approach. Smith explained that birdwatching happens when an individual observes birds in their natural environment and starts to notice the birds' sounds, colors, shapes, and various characteristics.

By COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE SUBSTACK Published: June 15, 2025 The Psychology of the Struggle “I don’t care if you’re struggling, if you’re trying to make it, you’re trying to build a business, if you have a dream: keep making footprints,” he said. “… dig in and keep leaving footprints everywhere you go. “Don’t let your worry be greater than your faith.”“This is incredibly inspiring guidance, especially looking at someone like Tyler Perry who has built an empire on his own p

By Getrude Matshe Published: May 16, 2025 🌿 Healing Grief, Reclaiming Joy: Meet Therapist Michelle Smith What happens when grief becomes too much to carry alone? Michelle Smith, a licensed therapist and trauma specialist, is showing the world how to process pain and find peace again. With over a decade of experience and a heart for healing, Michelle offers clients a unique blend of empathy, clinical skill, and real-world strategies to work through trauma, anxiety, depression

By WAITING ROOM PUBLISHING CANDLELIGHT MAGAZINE ISSUE 003 Published: June 2, 2025 In this issue of Candlelight magazine titled, 'The Growth Issue" I discuss the impact of grief and loss on the nervous system, mind, and body and discuss how subconscious patterns and belief systems can form from loss also providing tips on how to navigate recovery on pages 6-10. As an expert on grief. loss, and trauma responses, I also was asked to respond to Candlelight readers questions sent

By COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE SUBSTACK Published: May 08, 2025 Receiving an unexpected apology can be overwhelming and cathartic, especially if some type of hurt was deeply buried. Giving such as an expression of sincere remorse to someone could possibly lead to positive emotions, surprisingly towards you. In a recent interview, a person felt and expressed regret that had been with them for a while, sincerely offering an apology. The recipient of it was strongly moved by it.

By Austeja Zokaite and Gabija Palšytė Published: May 08, 2025 Some relationships do more harm than good. However, knowing when that’s the case can be difficult, as romantic feelings are often blinding, making the warning signs of unhealthy relationships less visible. This woman endured a toxic relationship without fully realizing it for 1 and a half years, until she started suspecting her boyfriend of messing with her toothbrush, which he completely denied. So, she turned onl

By MICHAEL TOEBE FOR COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE SUBSTACK Published: May 01, 2025 Smith Shares an Example “We tend to seek out information that reinforces existing core beliefs. If I have a core belief of ‘I'm not good enough,’ then I am constantly looking for evidence to suggest this is true and disregarding evidence that says this may be untrue,” Michelle says, “When we have a relationship with someone who is a physical reminder of direct evidence that something difficult or

By OLIVIA SALAMONE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 09:45 EDT, 25 April 2025 | Updated: 09:50 EDT, 25 April 2025 We've been taught to believe that understanding our partner's love language is the secret to a happy, lasting relationship. Acts of service, words of affirmation, physical touch - it all sounds sweet and simple, but what if this popular relationship theory is actually setting us up for failure?... Read more at https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14636511/shockin

by Jordan Bissell and Paulina Jayne Isaac Updated: June 16, 2021 Originally Published: July 22, 2019 It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that fighting with your partner is a bad sign for the relationship. All couples fight, whether or not you see the residue of their fallouts publicly. In fact, sidestepping disagreements can lead to decreased psychological well-being the next day. "I am more worried about my clients who say they never argue with their partners,” says