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4 Things Successful Co-Parents Do
If you are going through a divorce, you may still have a lot of anger or hurt. It is hard enough to deal with these feelings. The last thing that...
Surviving Infidelity- Tips to repair your relationship
Infidelity seems to be on the rise. According to researchers, the number of people who cheat has increased more than 40 percent since 1990. More...
The Surprising Thing That Can Help You Get Through a Divorce
You might be surprised to learn that a marriage therapist can help you get through a divorce. You’ve made the decision to end your marriage. This...
Is Premarital Counseling Really Necessary?
If you are getting married soon, you’ve probably reserved your venue, picked out your dress, hashed out the seating chart and bought rings. In the...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Addiction
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a type of talk therapy that is used to treat a variety of conditions....
5 Reasons Why Every Man Should Go To Therapy
Almost everyone can benefit from therapy even if they are not experiencing a crisis. Therapists can help men with a variety of issues unique to them.
Men are a lot less likely than women to seek help for all kinds of issues, including depression, medical problems, and substance abuse. The reason for this is because of the traditional role that men have taken on in our society. Historically, they are seen as unemotional, independent and tough. Although things are changing somewhat, this stereotype of men persists. The problem is that it has adverse effects on men’s health and happiness.1 So, why should men go to therapy? Counseling can benefit men in many ways. Here are just a few of them.
Is It Stress Or An Anxiety Disorder? How To Tell The Difference
Everyone gets stressed out. It is entirely normal to experience worry and stress from time to time. However, not everyone who is stressed has an...
Relapse During Recovery – Does It Equal Failure?
Relapse does not mean that your recovery has failed. Relapse is a normal part of recovery. Addiction is a chronic and complex disease. Drugs change...
4 Proven Treatments for Depression
Learn what treatments help depression.
Major depression can make you feel hopeless and helpless. You might think that you will never find the right treatment. However, this belief is not true. There is a lot that you can do to fight back against depression. Depression is treatable. Most people get better with treatment. The problem is that there are so many treatments for depression out there and not all of them are effective or even safe.
Are you wondering what treatments are available for depression that will actually help? I’ve examined tons of studies to determine what works and what doesn’t. Here are four proven depression treatments.
How To Ease The Pain Of Divorce
Tips to help you grieve a divorce — even if you chose to end the relationship. When getting married, no one is thinking about getting divorced. It...
3 Best Tools For Dealing With Anxiety
Deal with anxiety with these valuable tools. You're in bed thinking about your job or maybe your health. It's been an hour, and you can't sleep....
Co-Parenting After a Divorce: Make It Work For You
Co-parenting after a divorce is hard. Here are some tips to make it easier.
If you have ever argued with your ex-spouse in front of the kids, talked badly about the other parent while they are not around or refused to allow your ex-spouse to visit with the kids, then you are doing co-parenting all wrong. However, you are not alone. In my practice, I’ve learned that co-parenting is often one of the hardest things that come with getting a divorce.
Co-parenting is seldom easy after a divorce — and it is especially hard for couples who had a lot of marital issues. It can be difficult to overcome all of the angry feelings to focus on raising kids together. But, making co-parenting work can help give your kids security and stability. With these tips, you can make joint or shared custody a positive experience for both you and your kids.
Are You Emotionally Healthy?
I had the opportunity to watch a “chick flick” (I love deep ones with lots of character development) with 3 of my good friends last weekend. After...
How Can Therapy Help Me?
If you are suffering from depression or anxiety you want to know how to relieve the symptoms of fatigue, sadness, hopelessness. As well as the feelings of panic, fear and insecurity. Some people might say, “this will pass” or “cheer up, you have a lot to be thankful for” and a wise friend might tell you to get therapy.
But how can therapy help? Can’t I just talk with my friend? Find out how a licensed therapist can help.
What Fills Your Tank?
Memorial Day weekend was coming up and I had three days off to decide what to do with. Because I am balancing a job and my counseling practice, a...
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