Anne M. Appel

05/05/2026

Part two in our grief and kids series focused on holding space for kids who are dealing with unexpected and unpredictable emotions.

04/29/2026

The first part of a mini series about grief and how it can affect children. If you have topics related to grief that you want me to cover, please drop them in the comments 💙

06/29/2023

Are you following me on Instagram yet? www.instagram.com/the.wellbeing.therapist

06/28/2023

This is basic human nature, and our natural instincts are meant to protect us, but not embracing change can also hurt us and keep us in the same place. Even if it’s a really positive change, like getting a promotion or leaving that abusive partner, it can still evoke scary feelings instead of happy ones.⁠
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09/08/2019

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A course at Northwestern University teaches students about what makes a healthy relationship.

04/15/2018

Self-care is not an indulgence. It's the ongoing practice of keeping ourselves physically and emotionally healthy.

04/03/2018

Rather than making a single, ceremonial commitment, unwedded couples must choose each other every day.

01/28/2018

Get out of your comfort zone — literally.

12/07/2017

Unprocessed traumas of all kinds can affect the relationship we have with our bodies, often at a biochemical level. Here's how it happens and why it matters.

12/02/2017

Relationships need more than love. Here's why.