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February 2023 cover of Natural Awakenings February 2023 Phoenix edition with two dogs eating vegtables.
Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ February 2023

Jan 31, 2023 07:45AM

Enjoy articles from our February 2023 Issue

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The Gift of an Imperfect Father

May 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful.

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Mothering the World

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs.

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The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies.

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Deep Talking: Deepening the Dialogue

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

When the going gets tough in a blended family, an Oprah Winfrey-endorsed dialogue technique known as Imago Therapy can help transform animosity into harmony.

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Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

Jan 31, 2022 07:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking.

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Wooden blocks on table reading "Words Have Power"
Why Words Matter

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

While communicating our words can be effective means of bonding, learning, teaching and healing, they can also be harmful, which is why it is important to remember the power they possess.

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Circles of Healing: The Power of Gathering in Community

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Small support groups, such as wisdom circles, story circles, power of eight intention circles, prayer circles and dialogue circles, are creating experiences of wholeness and belonging.

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The Power of the Written Note

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Sending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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