The Essential Breath

Our blog is dedicated to helping you improve your mental wellbeing, relationships, and emotional health.
We offer a variety of resources and articles on a wide range of topics related to relationships and mental health.
Our goal is to provide you with the information, insights and tools you need to live a happier, healthier life.

O2 Counseling 5/15/24 O2 Counseling 5/15/24

The Aftermath of Sibling Bullying.

Sibling relationships are among the most complex and enduring ties we'll ever experience, with the capacity to both enrich our lives and leave indelible marks. For some, this dynamic crosses a line into the realm of sibling bullying - a pattern of repeated mistreatment that can cast a long shadow over one's future.

O2 Counseling 4/3/24 O2 Counseling 4/3/24

Hitting the Pause Button: Rules for Time-Outs During a Marital Conflict.

When a heated argument escalates and words blur into angry jabs, it is important for couples to take the time out. This isn't about slamming doors and storming off. This is a conscious pause, a deliberate step back to navigate the choppy waters of conflict with clearer minds and open hearts. But like any tool, time outs need clear rules to function at their best.

O2 Counseling 9/26/23 O2 Counseling 9/26/23

Distinguishing Unhealthy Conflict from Emotional Abuse in Relationships.

The world of relationships is awash with misunderstandings, many stemming from the inability to discern the differences between healthy conflict, unhealthy conflict, and emotional abuse.