Do We Need to Love Ourselves Before We Love Others?

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not always seem intuitive. After all, we can all probably think of individuals who are selfless and giving to other people, but who have trouble […]

Harnessing the ‘Love Hormone’ for Resilience in Tough Times

By Jana Wu, LCSW, LADC Coping with the stress of our daily lives isn’t easy, particularly in the context of our collective upheaval from COVID-19, the changing climate, dramatic increases in the cost of living, and global unrest. The stress we are experiencing is real and affects our whole society. It’s therefore crucial to our […]

Bridging Love and Breath

Effective communication and emotional connection serve as the bedrock of enduring love in romantic relationships. Yet, amidst life’s challenges, stress often infiltrates these bonds, leading to misunderstandings and discord. Here, the amalgamation of John Gottman’s research on physiological arousal and the transformative power of breathwork offers couples a profound avenue for deeper understanding, empathy, and […]

Navigating Love and Relationships: Personal Stories from My Journey

Navigating Love and Relationships: Personal Stories from My Journey Love and relationships are some of the most complex aspects of our lives. They bring joy, happiness, and meaning to our existence, but they can also be a source of pain and heartbreak. Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of experiences with love and […]