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ARTArticleDecreasing Sibling RivalryWhen talking about relationships and families, dynamics are complex. Why? Because especially the closest we are the more we expect and therefore, the more disappointed we can be. For example, one of the biggest dreams every parent has is that their children get alone. It sounds simple and easy ...ARTArticleDefinition: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD or ADHD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. It is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children affecting about 3 to 5% of children globally with symptoms starting before seven years of age. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. ADHD is diagnosed twice as frequently in boys as in girls, though studies suggest this discrepancy may be due to subjective bias.ARTArticleDepressed? How to Feel Better FastEveryone has normal ups and downs in how they feel. Sometimes an episode of feeling down or sad turns into Depression and persists for some time. And sometimes depression is a result of a medical condition. Whether you bounce back quickly from feeling depressed or whether you suffer from chronic or recurrent episodes of Major Depression, use the following suggestions to help yourself feel better.ARTArticleDepression FactsDepression is a mood disorder that can impact your feelings, thoughts, relationships with other people, and even your day-to-day functioning. It is much more common than many people realize, affecting approximately 18 millio Americans every year. The symptoms of depression include sadness or ...ARTArticleDid You Know That Stress Can Kill?Did you know that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are due to stress-related illness? We've all heard about stress: what causes it, what it does to us. But have you really thought about the stressors in your life? And have you developed healthy habits for managing stress?ARTArticleDoes AA Work?Despite recent progress in the medical understanding of addictive disease, the amateur self-help group known as Alcoholics Anonymous, and its affiliate, Narcotics Anonymous, are still regarded by many as the most effective mode of treatment for the ex-addict who is serious about keeping his or ...ARTArticleEating Disorders are the Result of Brain PlasticityWhat is brain plasticity? And how is it related to developing an eating disorder? Brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the lifelong ability of the brain to change itself based on new experiences. When we say “the brains ability to change” we don’t mean something mystical ...ARTArticleEmotional Preparation During Pregnancy to Become a MotherThere are thousands of articles about the physical preparation that a healthy pregnancy requires and very few about the psychological aspects of it. I titled this article “How to emotionally prepare for motherhood” because the psychological changes that start before your become pregnant do not ...ARTArticleEmotional Preparation to Become a MotherThere are thousands of articles about the physical preparation that a healthy pregnancy requires and very few about the psychological aspects of it. I titled this article “How to emotionally prepare for motherhood” because the psychological changes that start before your become pregnant do not ...ARTArticleEmpower Yourself: Attract a Happy, Healthy LifeYou want it all. You want to look great, feel great, be great--and why not? That would be wonderful! But when you don’t feel good or accomplish everything you set out to do, it’s discouraging and stress-inducing. I believe we have reached a saturation point. We live in a busy world where ...ARTArticleEver Wonder if YOU Have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)?We often hear about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) in our lives today. Have you ever wondered if you have it, or perhaps your child or spouse? In fact, ADHD was diagnosed in approximately 8%-10% of the school-age population in the 2000 census, 60% of whom eventually become adults with ADHD. This translates into approximately 4% of adults. That’s a lot of people.ARTArticleFood AddictionLife As a Food AddictnBy Dr. Lisa Ortigara Crego I must begin by taking you back in time. I believe my nightmare began early in my life without me even realizing. First off, I am the 6th child with two sets of twins sandwiched between my oldest sister and myself. There are only four years ...ARTArticleForgiveness: How and WhyForgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do while at the same time one of the most needed in the world. There are plenty of people sick of anger, either toward others or to themselves. Forgiveness involves letting go and surrender of judgment and condemnation while engaging in a ...ARTArticleFour Ways To Manage Anger When You Get Taken For GrantedPreparing for her younger sister’s visit put some pep into Shelly’s steps. She recalled Natalie’s last visit when they had fun at the beach, going to movies and eating out. The thought of having those precious moments again made Faith feel warm inside. She wanted to show Natalie the home she ...r ARTArticleFrom Alcoholic Enmeshment to Rational RecoveryTodd came to see me at the encouragement of his mother. He "talked the right talk" about leaving his drugs and alcohol behind, although he had a long track record of failed attempts. Todd had been in and out of residential treatment programs without success. This young man looked to me and rational recovery as his last chance to live a lifestyle free of the ravages of addiction. I pushed Todd to explain to me, in every conceivable manner, how "this time" things would be different from all of his other failed attempts at sobriety.ARTArticleHealthy Boundaries = Healthy RelationshipsRelationships are a beautiful thing but they can also be challenging. I love a cartoon that reads as follows: “Relationships: a mess worth making.” It very well illustrates how many times relationships can be messy or unhealthy. The main cause of unhealthy relationships? Unhealthy boundaries. ...ARTArticleHormone Dysfunction: What the Public Doesn't KnowReading the comments at www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2008/05/16/normal/, made me both sad and angry for all the people who are suffering because of being mislead by well-meaning, but uninformed experts when it comes to hormone balance. What I will share with you has been the result of successfully helping people with dysfunctions of the thyroid, adrenals, sex hormones, etc., since 1981, and in doing so I have learned something everyone needs to know.ARTArticleHow to Avoid Stress and Depression After the HolidaysWe think about, we dream about and often we worry about what’s going to happen during the holiday season! Sometimes, this is good, sometimes it’s bad. You have to admit; we tend to get really emotionally charged for any holiday or vacation time of the year. After all, a holiday and time off or time spent with family and friends, is something to look forward to.ARTArticleHow to Cure Panic Attacks is as Easy as BreathingThe best method for educating yourself on how to cure panic attacks is using natural means as a cure for panic because it's safer than consuming prescription drugs that produce unwanted side effects. Many completely natural methods for panic have been tried and tested on patients in different ...ARTArticleHow To Deal With The Constant Stress Of A Battered Economy - 80% of U.S. Stressed Over EconomyWhich comes first – fear or economic chaos? Companies as varied as Yahoo, American Express, and Time Inc. are laying off employees. Corporate profits are dropping. The stock market is in a chaotic panic. Housing prices have plunged. Consumer debt is on the rise. The U.S. economy is in a full ...Which comes first – fear or economic chaos?ARTArticleHow to Economy-Proof Your FamilyFinances and money have for always being the number one cause of relationships failure. Many people say, “he/she was my friend until I lent him/her some money and things were never the same.” It has been proven by the American Psychological Association that during bad economic times, any ...ARTArticleHow to Get Motivated - What is Motivation?As a life coach, people are always telling me why they are stuck and why they can’t do certain things. “I don’t like to workout.” or “I’m too forgetful.” Basically what they’re telling me is, “I have no control over my own behavior.” ...ARTArticleHow to Keep Yourself Up When Business is DownInevitably, business cycles go up and down. When a serious economic downtu does occur, even the highest performers experience doubts and difficulties. Those who work on commission or own small businesses, for example, real estate and insurance agents, financial services providers, and other entrepreneurs, are especially vulnerable. Bleak times notwithstanding, however, some independent professionals survive and thrive. They stay the steady course by keeping the negativity down and the productivity up.ARTArticleHow to Make a Good ApologyOne of the biggest problems my clients complain about everyday is not that the person they love hurt them or did something wrong. It is the fact that the person didn’t apologize or the apology did not feel sincere. Let’s face it. We don’t really know how to apologize and the problem is that it ...ARTArticleHow to Manage Anger with Appropriate AssertivenessThe boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control. In the face of his boss’ fury, the subordinate remains ...The boss’ face is red with rage as he screams obscenities at his subordinate. The boss yells words he will later regret. The subordinate focuses on breathing deeply and staying calm as he watches his boss spin out of emotional control.ARTArticleHow to Prevent Your Child From Growing Up to Be a ProcrastinatorProcrastination is a widespread problem that never seems to go away. For many, this pesky habit began in childhood. Although we may look back on childhood as a carefree time, a child’s life is structured around school. Parents and teachers rule, and children must obey. Procrastination is ...ARTArticleHow To Prevent Your Child From Growing Up To Be A ProcrastinatorProcrastination is a widespread problem that never seems to go away. For many, this pesky habit began in childhood. Although we may look back on childhood as a carefree time, a child’s life is structured around school. Parents and teachers rule, and children must obey. Procrastination is all ...ARTArticleHypnosis - is it magic?Hypnosis – is it magic? Not really, but a lot of my patients tell me it is. While hypnosis is not a magic wand, it does become so to paralyzed patients when they find they can walk again, and to patients who have suffered for years with chronic pain, when they find that their pain is gone. ...ARTArticleHypnosis – Is It Magic?Hypnosis – is it magic? Not really, but a lot of my patients tell me it is. While hypnosis is not a magic wand, it does become so to paralyzed patients when they find they can walk again, and to patients who have suffered for years with chronic pain, when they find that their pain is gone. ...ARTArticleI'm Mad That I'm Never Good Enough!OUCH! Before he turned off the engine as he pulled into the driveway, Mia got on his case. He never appreciated her, he hadn’t fixed the shower door, he failed to pick up their son from the child care facility on time, and he drank too much! Doug’s breath came hard and fast. He felt attacked with a barrage of unfair bullets that seemed to hit him unawares. He was unarmed and defenseless.

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