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ARTArticleLaw Enforcement in Need of Anger Management ClassesA Glendale police officer will have to take anger management classes after admitting he hit a driver during an off-duty road-rage incident. This officer accepted a plea deal Monday in connection with an amended misdemeanor count of disturbing the peace, which includes a section on fighting in public, court officials said.ARTArticleLooking AheadOne of the big reasons people lives don’t seem simple, is the lack of looking ahead. Is it more relaxing to fill up the tank one evening or go to the gas station, wait in line, on the way to work in the morning? Is it easier to plan a weekly menu and get your groceries at once or think about what you want for dinner every night at 5pm? Is it more fun to plan for a day off on the weekend or let another Sunday be filled with work and chores? One of my clients just got a calendar that he can see the week and month ahead with. It’s making a big difference already.ARTArticleThe Stress and Emotion Detox - Your Key to a Healthy LifeAn emotional detox is probably the best thing you can do for your health. In the short-term, it relieves stress, improves sleep quality, strengthens your immune system and helps you cope better with life. In the long-term it could prevent life-threatening diseases from developing. What is more, it is simple to do, and you don't have to give up coffee, chocolate or your evening glass of wine! In this article, I will show you how to find and release the toxic emotions stored in your body, leaving your system squeaky-clean and healthy. Forgive and Forget - Is This Possible?ARTArticleTrauma in the BodyMarco* first came to therapy to help manage his anger. Marco stated that he has been angry for a long time now. He stated that he has a very bad temper, snaps at everything, and gets into physical fights at least three times a month. When asked where he learned to be angry, Marco had no problem talking frankly about his father. Marco was a victim of child physical abuse from the ages of 7-14. Depending on his father’s mood when he walked into the home, Marco knew if he was going to get to sleep peacefully or if he was going to have another bruise on his body.ARTArticleYou Were Born a Bundle of Joy!—and you can reclaim your birthright, right now Standing in a print shop, waiting for my order, I stood with what I knew could be interpreted as a “stupid grin” on my face. Things got a little busy there and it took some time, but I could have just stood there in joy indefinitely.ARTArticleAddiction can be Powerful, Help is Available OnlineHave you ever wondered how does alcohol affects stress levels? Although drinking alcohol in moderation does not really lead to high health risk, it should not be used to reduce stress to make you feel better. Actually, it affects the proper stress levels and much more. Moreover, alcohol and or other drugs may lead to addiction. You should consider alcohol awareness classes! This can help you fully understand important aspects.ARTArticleAttention Deficit Disorder Means Innovation!I recently heard that there is a new program being funded that is designed to inspire and teach innovative thinking to students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Since this is where new generations of innovators get their start, I believe this is an idea well worth supporting.If we can reach kids before they enter high school,our chances of getting them on a math and science track are much greater.ARTArticleDebt Wake Up CallsThis week in the Money Class we have been talking about Debt Reduction. It’s easy to slip into too much debt. But, there are some signs you are too far in debt and need to fix things fast before you get into the debt hole you can climb out of. * Using Cash Advances on your credit card. Very expensive form of getting money. * Moving to a different card because it has a lower rate more than once a year. Card hopping looks bad on the credit report and may mean you have too much on your cards. * Using one credit card to pay off another card.ARTArticleGet Anger Under Control Before Your Spouse Leaves YouAnger problems can ruin a relationship before it has a real chance to grow, or even after 25 years of marriage. For some the most effective answer to control anger is online anger management courses. The real problem isn’t always fixing the anger issue. It is recognizing there is a problem before the relationship is ruined. Here are the top 6 signs that online anger management courses may be needed.ARTArticleHome as SanctuaryHow do you want to feel when you walk into your home? Soothed? Relaxed? Comforted? At the moment how to you feel when you walk into your home? Most of us want a place we can relax in and be renewed. This will be different for different families. Some like a little clutter and homeyness. Some like spaces that are clear and pure. Some like places full of arts and crafts. CREATE COMFORT You can add comfort with green plants (unless you have a brown thumb and dried plants would be all over your home.)ARTArticleHow to Find Alcohol Awareness Classes OnlineAmerica is a country when alcohol and drug use is most pervasive. Most alcohol related automobile fatalities could have been avoided if the person driving had made better choices regarding their drinking or substance use. Alcohol awareness classes are typically required by anyone who has been convicted of a DUI or DWI and many courts require individuals to take these classes for other alcohol or drug related offenses. For minors, the course often required is called a minor in possession class.ARTArticleHow to Get Things Done When You Are An Emotional WreckEven though I am still reeling from my son’s death, things still must get done – taxes, money stuff, work, prosecution stuff… Here’s what’s been working for me: 1. Have grief sessions every morning and/or evening. Just a time to let whatever you are feeling out – through music, jou aling, art. Letting it out every day, makes it easier the rest of the day. 2. Only choose 3 things that have to be done. On some days, just 1.ARTArticleOur Dreams Evolve as We EvolveIn looking at my dreams, I often see reflections of my negative actions, thoughts, and feelings. By examining them closely and being completely honest with myself, I’ve come to discover who I am, why I am who I am, and more importantly, who I am meant to be. This is an ongoing and continuing process; I am forever changing for the better, which is also reflected in my dreams. This became evident a few months ago when I had a dream that I titled, Another Tidal Wave, which reminded me of a previously recurring dream titled, Water, Water Everywhere. A comparison of the two was very revealing.r ARTArticleResisting What Is Makes Life Difficult for You and OthersResisting what is happening in your life is a sure way to frustration, anger and depression. No one likes bad things to happen to them. Everyone would prefer that life move along according to their needs, desires and whims. The fact is that life has its own way of moving and it is often contrary to where you want it to go. There are things you can resist. For instance, you can resist the urge to speed through a school zone or pull your credit card out to buy the latest technological marvel which would be nice but is not a necessity. These are the actions you have control over.ARTArticleSexting is Now Out in the Open, Now What? Part SevenIn this seventh and last blog on sexting, we discuss what happens after one partner has acknowledged sexting with a third person outside of the primary relationship. How can the two partners rebuild their relationship, or is this impossible to do? First of all, it is important to say that each situation is different, so what applies to one may not apply to another, as there isn’t a single answer that applies to all of them.ARTArticleTackling BooksSome people collect knick-knacks. Some people buy an abundance of clothes or shoes. My vice is books. As a kid I would ride my bike for miles to get to the library. I always asked for books for holidays. When I finally made an income my first purchases were horse novels. Being a coach and writer has made buying many books even more acceptable. After all I have to keep learning, right? We tackled my son’s cramped bookshelf of sci-fi, spy novels and science non-fiction this past week. And it reminded me I needed to go through my books.ARTArticleToxic Conversations Vs. Bulimia RecoveryWe’ve all been there. Your sister calls you to let you know how many calories she burned at the gym tonight or one of your friends fills their Facebook status with self-hating nonsense about how much they loath their body. It seems like something is always waiting to trigger us In reality, no matter how hard we work on recovering from bulimia, it seems that there will always be someone or something waiting to inadvertently tear us down.ARTArticleWhat Can Couples Counseling Do for you...Part OneMany couples who experience relational problems at some point may consider the option of couples counseling. They often do so when they get so frustrated and stymied by what is happening to them that they do not know what else to do. So, unfortunately, therapy becomes the last option for a lot of distressed couples, rather than an aid earlier on, when couples first notice problematic areas in their relationship.ARTArticleWhat Can Couples Counseling Do for You...Part TwoIn the previous blog we discussed some of the main reasons why couples tend to be hesitant to seek professional help when they experience serious relational problems. In this blog we will discuss what makes therapy work.ARTArticleWorking For Your Against YourselfI’ve been talking about mindset with some of my clients this week. Most of us don’t realize how important it is for success in whatever endeavor you are doing. If you are trying to declutter and organize, if you begin your session feeling overwhelmed you only lose energy. You quit faster. And you may not start at all. If you begin a workout thinking you are fat, out of shape and will never get stronger it’s harder to get the gumption to try. You start comparing yourself to others at the gym. And the next time you don’t even get to the gym.ARTArticle20 Tips to Keep From Spending MoneyRecently I have had people ask how they can keep from spending. It’s hard to say no to yourself when the urge to spend strikes. Here are 20 tips to stop spending: 1. Don’t shop for fun. I don’t go on big outlet mall trips and when I am low on cash I stay away from Barnes and Noble. Make a list of fun things you can do for free or low cost and post it. Keep away from places you tend to spend money. 2. Play with getting your needs met. Get enough rest, fun, and quiet time so you don’t need shopping to satisfy you.ARTArticle5 Effective and Proven Methods for Managing and Controlling AngerIs anger management just a bunch of hot air? It's often hard to tell what is really effective these days and what is just a bunch of "advice" that is simply based on opinion. Anger management class techniques can vary greatly from provider to provider, so it's important to determine what is really going to be effective before you spend the time and energy trying to learn something new to better manage and control your anger. Here is a quick list of some of the most trusted and proven interventions for better managing anger:ARTArticleAlcohol Awareness as Seen through an AddictLying is a big part of being an alcoholic or drug addict. They lie mostly because they are trying to hide their drinking and habits that they know are wrong. On an psychological level, most drinkers and drug users know their drinking is a problem, but the addiction is so strong they often don't know how gain control over it or are ready to get help.ARTArticleAnger Management Classes are for the Whole FamilyWho Takes Anger Management Classes?r ARTArticleGhosts of the Wheat HarvestIn the fall of 1990, I was meeting with two other men on a regular basis to explore our dreams and aspirations. Every two weeks, we would gather at a Chinese buffet and talk for several hours about things we’d like to do some day.ARTArticleHeartbeatIn the fall of 1986 someone said to me "You write very lyrically. Are you a poet?" I replied pretty vehemently, "No, no, I'm not a poet!" as if I was physically trying to push away the concept. I was also ignoring the fact that I had published poetry in a school literary magazine when I was in junior high. Several weeks later I remembered why I stopped writing poetry. Shortly after that, I composed the first poem I had written since I was 14 years old - and it explained why. Heartbeat My heart stopped beating when I was fourteen, Avoiding the pain that could rarely be seen.r ARTArticleManaging InsomniaWhat is Insomnia? Insomnia is difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep, or the perception of poor sleep. Insomnia could include: difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, or waking up often during the night time. If you or someone that you know suffers from insomnia, make sure to see a physician to see if there is a physiological cause that needs to be ruled out. Causes of Insomnia Acute insomnia includes: New stress ( such as a death of a loved one or changes in work) • Jet lag • Drug or alcohol use • Emotional or physical discomfort.r ARTArticleSexting and Love: Part FourThe step from experiencing sexual urges to acting out on them, in my opinion, is still what should be the measure of a man – or a woman, for that matter. Individuals, in fact, are not only governed by their physiological urges, but are molded by powerful cultural, social, emotional, and moral forces that mediate these urges and, optimally help create and maintain a balance between wishes and impulses on the one hand, and the cognitive abilities on the other that help disce what’s appropriate and what’s wrong.ARTArticleTesting My Writing AbilityWhat if I don’t have a talent for creative writing? On the other hand - what if I do? ______ARTArticleThe ADD Tipping PointWhat is the deciding factor for a rapid-fire thinker? Is it education? Is it peer relationships? Is it the right meds? I believe that the tipping point between solid, grounded life success and shaky, scary failure is how you feel about yourself. Self-esteem is the core issue of ADHD and determines whether you will go on and succeed or struggle for the rest of your life.

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