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How Does Family Burden Affect Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers? April 12, 2013 . 9 Comments
Family burden is a term that encompasses all of the challenges that may exist for an individual who lives with someone who has experienced a significant illness, particularly a long-term ... Read More
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The Father of My Kids Has Mental Health Issues. How Do I Explain It to Them? April 12, 2013 . 11 Comments
Boy, what a stressful situation this must be for everyone. I think your concerns about your children and desires to keep them safe are perfectly normal—and warranted, given the erratic ... Read More
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Chaotic Family Environments Increase Depression and Aggression in Children April 9, 2013 . 9 Comments
Children are a product of their environments. Just as children who are brought up in loving, supportive, and caring environments are more likely to behavior that way as adults, children ... Read More
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Are Stepchildren at Higher Risk for Abuse Than Biological Children?
April 9, 2013 .
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According to sociobiology, genetic preservation is at the core of human behavior. Because it is inherent in our genetic structure to ensure survival, individuals are predisposed to take ... Read More
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Why Does the Lottery Often End in Tragedy? April 4, 2013 . 7 Comments
Visions of winning the lottery are enough to turn just about anyone into a dreamer who fantasizes about helping family members, starting charities, and—of course—buying a few nice cars ... Read More
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Blaming Your Parents Hurts You Most
March 11, 2013 .
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Some people come to therapy full of negativity and anger toward parents whom they hold responsible for the way they feel and the lives they live. For example, they might explain their difficulties ... Read More
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Parenting Teens (and Staying Sane): A Developmental Framework February 25, 2013 . 16 Comments
“I hate you!” “You’re the worst parent who ever existed!” “I can’t wait to move out!” If you have recently heard these words (usually screamed at full volume, followed by ... Read More
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Keys to Choosing a Good Marriage Counselor February 21, 2013 . 35 Comments
Marriage counseling can save your marriage, prepare you for the stress of a baby, help you communicate more effectively, and get you on track for a lifetime of love. But when marriage counseling ... Read More
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How Parents Fuel Identity Crises in Their Children
January 9, 2013 .
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It is not unusual for people to come to therapy with feelings of confusion about what they want, think, and/or feel. I find that many grew up in families in which one or both parents involved ... Read More
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The Pain of Undiagnosed ADHD in Adult Relationships January 7, 2013 . 23 Comments
Editor’s note: Melissa Orlov, LLC, is a marriage consultant who specializes in working with couples impacted by ADHD. She is the author of the award-winning book, The ADHD Effect ... Read More
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‘The Family Man’: a Timely Reminder of What Is Important December 24, 2012 . 18 Comments
The Family Man, starring Nicholas Cage, is a great Christmas movie, and I watched it last night. Nick’s character makes a choice at the beginning of the movie and, more than a decade ... Read More
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Loved Ones with Cancer: Celebrating Their Last Holiday Season December 17, 2012 . 5 Comments
Nicole is 16, and Ethan is 14. Their father, Jack, has battled brain cancer for the past two years. Jack was told recently that further treatment had a less than 10% chance of being successful. ... Read More
