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Addiction is a significant problem for Americans. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 24.6 million Americans used illicit drugs in 2013 and one in ten were dependent on alcohol. Approximately 65% of those who did not struggle with an addiction, were negatively affected by a family member’s addiction. Addiction is a chronic brain…
DetailsAre you a parent of a child who is disrespectful to you? Teaching our children to respect us takes quite a bit of skill as a parent. Our children watch and listen to us from a very young age, so they can learn how to have their needs met. Not just their physical needs for…
DetailsWe often attract what is familiar, even if it unhealthy for us. The way you currently navigate your relationship is likely influenced by what your parents or role models demonstrated to you growing up. If your parents got along, or fought, or divorced, or remarried, or if one parent abandoned you growing up… all of…
DetailsHave you been successful in creating a long-term, fulfilling relationship? We all lack relationship experience when we are young and may have to be in a few relationships to gain insight into navigating them. If you are struggling to create a lasting, loving relationship, these five tips will give you the skills you need so…
DetailsWith Mother’s Day right around the corner, I was thinking of the things to write in the homemade card I am sending to my mom. What do I appreciate about her? What do I think makes her a good mom? Even more importantly, what makes me a good mom? When my two children were young,…
DetailsWhat kind of a mindset do you need to persevere through life’s challenges? I have been focusing on perseverance quite a bit recently, as I started a new project I have never done before. I have been thinking about the mindset required to be successful at completing this one-year commitment I am embarking on. To…
DetailsAre you having difficulty maintaining positive thoughts, or staying motivated to continue working toward your goals? Many people have shared with me how the past year during the pandemic has taken a toll on them emotionally. Now, more than ever we need skills to boost our mental health so we can still trickle with joy…
DetailsDo you desire more romance in your relationship? When you first meet someone you are attracted to, romancing comes easy and you don’t need motivation to show how much you are falling in love. Giving gifts, sending sweet texts, telling him or her how special he or she is to you seems effortless. You don’t…
DetailsWere you one of the twenty- one million Americans who tested positive for Covid-19? I got the news that I tested positive on Christmas eve. Merry Christmas! Although I continued to remain asymptomatic throughout the duration- like forty to fifty percent of the positive cases (1), many people have experienced mild to moderate symptoms, and…
DetailsWhy is it some couples seem to get along fine in their relationship, while others bicker, complain and don’t seem happy together? As a couple counselor, I have supported thousands of couples in building harmonious, long-lasting relationships, as well as created that for my own 27 year marriage. I want to share with you some…
DetailsLove is not the only thing you need to make your relationship work. Many people have been left by someone who has said “I love you.” If you want a healthy, long-lasting relationship you need several skills. For starters you need to be a competent communicator so you can relate to your partner’s needs and…
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