Author: Chris Gil
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Intrusive Thoughts: You’re More Normal Than You Think
Unwanted thoughts can feel scary, but they’re more common than you think. Learn three simple techniques from Narrative Therapy, CBT, and MBCT to handle intrusive thoughts with confidence.
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How I Finally Learned to Meditate with an Anxious Mind
After struggling with meditation for nearly three years, I discovered a simple approach that helped me stop fighting my thoughts and find a deeper sense of peace. Here’s my personal meditation journey and the techniques that finally worked.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): A Simple Way to Release Stress and Relax Your Body
Feeling stressed, tense, or overwhelmed? Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a simple technique that helps you release physical tension and calm your mind by gently tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. Learn how to practice PMR in just a few minutes and bring more relaxation into your day.
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When a Parent Loses a Child: Understanding Grief Beyond Words
Grief is one of the most profound and challenging experiences of being human. In this post, I explore the loss of a child, the Five Stages of Grief, the Feelings Wheel, and practical ways to support grieving parents with compassion, empathy, and understanding.
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Why Double Last Names Are So Common in Spain and Latin America: History and Meaning Explained
Discover why people from Spanish-speaking countries have two last names, the history behind the tradition, and what happens after marriage. Learn about Hispanic naming customs and cultural heritage.
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Understanding Emerging Adulthood: A Parent’s Guide to the College Transition
Learn how to support your teen through the college transition and emerging adulthood. Practical tips, insights, and reflections for parents.
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An Accent, A Smile, and Everything I Didn’t Say
A reflective story about encountering misconceptions, microaggressions, and cultural assumptions. Learn how kindness, pride in heritage, and perspective help navigate challenging moments while honoring your identity.
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I Dream in Another Language: A Reflection on Loss, Silence, and Human Connection
How silence, language loss, and broken bonds reveal our deepest need for connection in I Dream in Another Language*.*
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With A Grateful Heart by Chris Gil 