relationship and family
The Age of Distraction
Posted: October 10, 2014 by Kerry Ogden
I have a conflicted relationship with technology. It creates community and dispenses information like never before. The problem is that human beings are wired to see the bright and shiny - making the medium that brings us most together, the one that potentially pulls us apart.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety, addiction and behavior
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Couples Counseling
Posted: September 14, 2014 by [email protected]
It is not unusual to feel a little nervous before your first couples counseling or marriage therapy session. Preparing by paying special attention to self-care can be incredibly beneficial in making the most of your investment in couples therapy.
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Read More6 Ways to Convince Your Resistant Partner to go to Couples Counseling
Posted: August 08, 2014 by [email protected]
If you are concerned about your relationship’s future marriage counseling or couples therapy can be a healthy solution. The challenge arises, however, if your partner or spouse decides that they aren’t interested in seeking counseling. Maybe they see it as a waste of time or money, or they’re afraid it will make things worse, or just a way to forestall the inevitable.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety
Read MoreWork on Your Relationship to Ensure the Emotional Health of Your Children
Posted: August 01, 2014 by [email protected]
There are many benefits to working on your marriage or committed relationship. Secure attachment offers a safe haven, provides comfort and security and offers a buffer against the effects of stress and uncertainty. Another very important benefit to working on your relationship is to ensure the emotional health of your children. Research shows that children in homes with parents in strong relationships are more successful, have less mental health issues and higher self-esteem, on average, than children in homes with parents in weak relationships.
Tags: relationship and family, anxiety
Read MoreHow Counseling Can Help Family Caregivers
Posted: July 28, 2014 by [email protected]
Caring for a family member who is unable to care for him or herself is one of the most stressful, challenging, and loving gifts you can offer another person. Caregiving can provide spiritual and relational rewards, but it can also tax your body, spirit, and emotions like few other efforts. Family caregivers require support from others and time for self-care, but all too often they become overwhelmed, isolated, and unable to get the help they need. A counselor can help family caregivers avoid these pitfalls.
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