Capital Psychology

01/20/2026

01/18/2026

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01/14/2026

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When distressing events unfold, it’s common to feel shock, sadness, or helplessness. Psychological research shows that trauma can have both immediate and lasting effects—and that repeated exposure to upsetting news can also take a toll on mental health, even from afar.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/m0x

01/09/2026

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“Apologizing doesn’t shrink authority — it strengthens trust.”🤎

01/05/2026

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J. Mike Fields

01/03/2026

Self regulation tools listed below. ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️

Regulation
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities/
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/co-regulation/
💚 https://www.theottoolbox.com/mindfulness-for-kids/
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/emotional-intelligence-2/

Emotional regulation
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/emotional-regulation-and-executive-function/
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/mental-dexterity-how-to-battle-brain-fog/
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/affect-modulation-strategies/
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/social-emotional-learning-worksheet/
💚https://www.theottoolbox.com/understanding-sensory-dysregulation/

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01/02/2026

Why Repair Matters More Than Perfection Every family makes mistakes.
That part is human.

What determines whether a family stays emotionally safe or slowly fractures isn’t perfection—it’s repair.

Repair means naming harm instead of minimizing it.
Taking accountability instead of defensiveness.
Apologizing without excuses. Not ignoring the harm.
And making things right, even when it’s uncomfortable.

When repair doesn’t happen, the wound doesn’t disappear.
It becomes the pattern—eroding trust, emotional safety, and connection over time.

Healthy families aren’t flawless.
They’re willing to repair.

12/31/2025

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Institute of Child Psychology 💕

12/29/2025

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12/19/2025

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In an unhealthy family system, the healthiest person will often cause the most conflict. This isn’t because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because your growth, boundaries, and healthy behaviors disrupt the system’s status quo.​​​​​​​​
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When you start to heal, set boundaries, or refuse to participate in harmful patterns, the system reacts. It resists the change you’re creating, even when that change is desperately needed.​​​​​​​​
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But remember this: friction doesn’t mean you’re the problem. It means you’re transforming the dynamic.​​​​​​​​
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Keep going. ​​​​​​​​
Healing yourself is a courageous act, and in doing so, you’re creating the possibility of healthier patterns for future generations. ​​​​​​​​
You are breaking the cycle. ​​​​​​​​
You are the catalyst for change. ​​​​​​​​
꩜🕊️♥︎ Ella​​​​​​​​
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