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What “Being in the Moment” Doesn’t Mean

April 16, 2019 by Jill Whitney

You’ve probably heard a lot the past few years about “staying present” and “being in the moment.” They’re part of mindfulness, a practice with proven psychological benefits. When we let go of worries about the future and regrets and hurts from the past, we tend to be calmer and happier. Mindfulness is a wonderful way […]

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The Uses and Abuses of “Hurt”

July 25, 2017 by Jill Whitney

You hear all the time that someone is hurt by someone else’s words or actions. You may feel hurt yourself. It feels lousy to hurt, and most of us want to avoid hurting others. So if someone says you’ve done something hurtful, you must have done something wrong. Right? Well, it depends. There are several […]

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Jill Whitney is a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving communication about relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Learn more about her and her practice at Green Tree Professional Counseling.

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