Lets Agree to Disagree

Everyone has disagreements. In all of our relationships, whether its with a partner, friend, or co-worker, there are bound to be times when we can’t see eye to eye on an issue and we have to find ways to effectively communicate our differences so that we can come to some kind of resolution and move forward.

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Alison Hunter
I'm OK if you're OK

Do you find yourself sacrificing your wants and desires for those of your partner? Is your happiness and sense of fulfillment tied to your partners, family, or friends? Do you find yourself sacrificing your own emotional, physical, or spiritual self in order to take care of another’s needs? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions it is possible that you are engaged in a codependent relationship.

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Alison Hunter
Mind in the moment

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, popularized the practice of Mindfulness Meditation. Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as, “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” The practice of mindfulness allows one to become more aware of the mind-body connection and how unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact our emotional, physical and spiritual health.

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Alison Hunter
Make the Most of SIP with Your Partner

If you’re part of the 90% of Americans under a stay-at-home order right now, and you live with your significant other, you might be feeling a significant shift in your relationship. Here’s the thing: our context has changed and therefore our relationship is bound to go through a range of new experiences. It’s up to you and your partner to make the most of it and take advantage of the opportunity to enhance and strengthen your relationship.

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Core Connection
Understanding the Unfamiliar

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. But why are we afraid of what isn’t familiar? In recent months, I have had two potent unfamiliar experiences that have taught me a very important lesson: sometimes all that is required is listening…

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Danielle PennewellEmpathy
My Journey with Horses.

Getting to know the people behind Core Connection.

My journey with horses began as a kid. I would spend every other weekend with my dad in Orange County riding horses, and while he thought it was just another sport -- I knew it was something very different…


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Danielle Pennewell