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Parenting Ideas to Enhance Parent-Child Relations in Divorce
When you are a parent, it can seem like every minute is “parenting time.” However, when you are a divorced parent sharing custody, parenting time may be limited to a point where quality ... Read More
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Worried to Distraction: Habits That Inhibit Performance
This is the first in a series of articles to highlight the fruits of my experimentation with habits of excellence. These performance strategies have served me, the people I work with in ... Read More
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Surviving Relational Aggression: Tips for Adults and Girls
Establishing and maintaining healthy friendships is one of the most important tasks adolescents, especially girls, face in their daily lives. Many girls spend a large portion of their day ... Read More
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Bullying in America: How Some Are Pushing Back
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. If only the old playground comeback were true. The fact is, as most of us know, words can hurt. Whether they are used ... Read More
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Discernment Counseling for Couples on the Brink of Divorce
Steve and Rebecca have been together for seven years, married for four, and have one toddler. Since the birth of their child, arguments between Steve and Rebecca have escalated to the point ... Read More
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The Value of Anger: 16 Reasons It’s Good to Get Angry
“The angry man is aiming at what he can attain, and the belief that you will attain your aim is pleasant.” —Aristotle Anger has a negative reputation when compared to positive emotions ... Read More
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‘Why Do I Do That?’ The Silent Sway of the Threat Response
Humans are complex creatures. We operate on many levels simultaneously, and not all of these levels are in our conscious awareness. Therein lies the potential for internal conflict, which ... Read More
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Tired of Type 1: Tips for Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Is type 1 diabetes getting you down? If so, that is understandable and even to be expected. How many other physical health conditions necessitate so closely monitoring every carb that goes ... Read More
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Words Matter: How Language Affects How You Relate, Part 1
Words are powerful. While this is not breaking news, there is often little consideration given to the effects of language and how it is used. Further, beyond one’s intentions in using ... Read More
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How a Person with Narcissism Responds to a Perceived Offense
Many people are simply not educated on the concept of the “narcissistic wound,” also known as the narcissistic injury, and are in for a wrath beyond comprehension when they offend a ... Read More
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Are Unmet Expectations Causing Your Relationship Issues?
People who come to couples counseling often want to know: What is the most common problem couples experience? Some assume it is either financial disagreements or sexual issues, but while ... Read More
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An Emotional Wild West: What We’re Missing on Social Media
“Some people choose to see the ugliness in this world. The disarray. I choose to see the beauty.” —Dolores Abernathy, Westworld I don’t know about you, but my social media newsfeed ... Read More