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ARTArticleStrategies for Parents to Cope with Teen TraumaTeen trauma can be devastating. In order to heal and go on to live full, thriving lives, teens need evidence-based care and parental support. But parents don't always realize their child is suffering, because teens may avoid telling parents about a traumatic event due to shame, guilt, or fear of how their parent will ...ARTArticleA NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: YES or NO?I've heard it said that by the end of January, over 90% of individuals who make New Years resolutions don't remember what they were. Why is this so? People are often sincere, however, they are not yet in the right place for big changes in their lives. Many others want to continue same ...ARTArticleCan You Control It?A tremendous amount of stress occurs when you don't understand and accept your limitations. When you attempt to control something in life that is not within your sphere of influence how do you feel and react? What is it like for you to experience powerlessness? Can you control another's ...ARTArticleDEPRESSION BECOMES YOUHave you ever overheard people talking about couples that have been married for a very long time? One of things often said is how a couple will begin to look alike over time. How and why do you think this occurs? This phenomenon parallels a tea bag being steeped in clear water. After a while ...ARTArticleDEPRESSION OR A MEDICAL CONDITION?Are you suffering from depression or a medical condition? Depression can be a symptom of an undiagnosed medical condition. Decision trees are used in psychotherapy much like they are in other professions. At the top of the decision tree are always two items to rule out FIRST, before making a ...ARTArticleDo You Love Someone Who Suffers From Depression?Relationships in which one individual is depressed are ninetimes more likely to divorce. Wow, the normal divorce rateis already over 60% nationally! But, it's not always aspouse who is depressed, sometimes it is a child or anextended family member. In this article, however, we'll be focusing ...ARTArticleDoes Social Anxiety Hold You Back?In the "Anxiety Disorders" section of the manual entitled "Diagnostic Criteria from DSM IV," which is used for the ndiagnosis of mental health conditions, there are 12 anxiety ndiagnoses covered. The fifth, and what may appear to be a soft diagnosis, is Social Phobia (Social Anxiety ...ARTArticleFaith and DepressionDon't worry, I'm not going to get in the pulpit but I willchallenge you to take an objective look at what faith maybe able to do for your depression. In doing so, we'll belooking at many people who use faith in different ways. Did you know that someone who practices healing touch, suchas ...ARTArticleGrief And The HolidaysThe holidays bring grief to an all new height for those who are nsuffering from losses or struggle with depression, anxiety, nchronic illness or other such disorders. This newsletter is for nthose who suffer and for those who love them. If it's a merry Christmas for you, please take a moment ...ARTArticleHOW TO CHOOSE A COMPETENT THERAPISTI received a disturbing email this week. It's one of many on the same theme which I have received over time, so I knew it was time to address this issue. Here's the story. A young lady's boyfriend went to see a doctor for depression. She shared with me that the doctor apparently said he has ...ARTArticleHow To Tell Sadness From DepressionYou have and will experience sadness. It might be the loss of a job, pet or a loved one. Yes, even a loved one. The trouble is, particularly here in the United States, we have a quick-fix for everything... why not sadness too? Our quick-fix for sadness is that it's simply not allowed. Healthy ...ARTArticleHow Well Do You Know Your Partner?For my birthday last year my wife made up a beautifully framed picture of my name, and then unde eath it she listed 32 positive qualities I possess. Needless to say, it was one of the finest gifts I have ever received. Some of the qualities even taught me about me. After that wonderful ...For my birthday last ...ARTArticleLight Up Your Life: Seasonal Affective DisorderAh yes, the you can just now begin to feel the cold bite in the air during the mornings and evenings. Soon the leaves will turn all sorts of brilliant colors. The autumn season is on it's way. I love the fall. It's my favorite season of the year. Unfortunately, for many who suffer from a ...ARTArticleMarriage Therapy: 8 Signs You Should See a Marriage CounselorAre you and your spouse not seeing eye to eye on much anymore? Find out in this guide whether it's time for marriage therapy and get that spark back. Staying in a long-term, committed relationship is one of the most difficult things human beings demand of themselves. When you live hand-in-hand with another person ...ARTArticleMasturbation An Art Of Self SatisfactionLet's get real, we all do it. Masturbation that is. Masturbating is what we do to help ourselves fall asleep before bed or even early in the morning to kick start our day. It can even be entertainment when there is nothing else to do. Whatever your reason it is natural and healthy to masturbate regularly. There are ...ARTArticlePLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENTThere I was, running around trying to juggle umpteen items nand doing only a fair job of it at best. There was my ntherapy business, and I have been putting big pieces into nplace to add coaching to my business along with having to nprepare a presentation for an annual convention. Then ...ARTArticleSuccess, Elbow Grease And A Little LuckI like to think that as a professional psychotherapist & coach, the space in which I work in my office is a smaller reflection of our much larger culture here in the USA. Let me explain. Our culture is constantly on the move towards faster, more convenient ways of doing things. I'm caught ...ARTArticleThe importance of using lubricant during sex and anal sexLubricant is an amazing thing. It makes sex more comfortable, more slippery and just feels awesome. I am sure you have all heard the term 'wetter is better', and if you have used lubricant for sex , then you know this is completely true! There are also a whole lot of benefits to using lubricant for sex beyond just ...ARTArticleTrouble Sleeping? Insomnia Cures Are Here!I yawn, stretch my arms behind my head and stare at the ceiling. I've been in bed for a few minutes. Ahhh, the peaceful quiet all around. The room is dark. The kids are asleep. It's an expansive moment for my mind. My mind seems to fill the entire room. Okay, it's been 20 minutes now. The ...ARTArticleWhy You Shouldn't Use Hand Lotion for Sex or MasturbationSome extra lubrication can greatly improve sex or masturbation , but it's important to use a product that's designed specifically for your body. Hand lotions, petroleum jelly, and other substances might look the same as your favorite lube and even be just as slick, but they're a poor substitute - some can even put ...ARTArticle5 Important Financial Planning Tips for Married Couples.You are happily married and running a home with your spouse. Congratulations! Your marriage partner is the single most important business partner you have, and your credit, financial reputation and overall economic picture is closely tied to this person who may or may not have the same feelings and thoughts about ...ARTArticle7 Secrets Chart Your Course to Success in Love RelationshipsAchieving success in a love relationship is not as difficult as it might seem. Just like anything, the first step is knowing how to go about it in the right way. Men and women go into love relationships hoping they've made the right choice. Many think they've found "the one" and anticipate endless happiness, only to ...ARTArticleA Happy Marriage Does Not Just Happen...If you are married and you are reading this, you probably know what I'm talking about: The wedding day came and went. So did the honeymoon. And then you are back to "real life" to do what, according to romantic novels, movies and fairytales is known as "living happily ever after." And it is no surprise that you notice ...ARTArticleCourage to ChangeArticle Author: Ernest Quansahr This is a story about a woman we will call Anne, a thirty-five-year-old woman who concluded that she could never find a man. She determined that loneliness was her fate and thus went as far as accepting it as fact. Her case proves what I have discovered in advising single men and ...ARTArticleDon't fall in Love. Get what you really wantThe break-up and divorce rate is now at 50 to 60 % and is expected to increase. But you can do something about your love relationship or marriage today.ARTArticleHow Much Do You Love Yourself?Let me ask you something – when was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror and said right to your face "I Love You?" I mean, really looked yourself in the eye and literally told yourself how important you really are and how much you mean to yourself? The Healthy Side of Feeding Your Ego ARTArticleLittle Things In Marriage That Make a Big Difference…I remember the first date I had with my husband George. He picked me up in an economy rental car (his car had just been in a small accident and was getting repaired at the body shop) and he took me to a trendy Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood.ARTArticleRed Flag! Avoiding Toxic RelationshipsThe end result of a toxic relationship is devastating and may require some form of healing or counseling. It is the kind of relationship that can leave you emotionally drained, sap your energy, and leave you severely broken up spiritually as well as emotionally leaving you with a feeling of emptiness. In many cases ...ARTArticleSolution for Managing Type 2 Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Overweight, and ObesityPre-diabetes and type 2 diabetesr ARTArticleStop Being Right and Start Being HappyStop for a moment and think back about the last time you argued with somebody. It doesn't necessarily have to be an argument you had with your spouse - It can be with anyone. About anything. Ok, now ask yourself the following question: Why were you and that other person arguing? The answer probably goes somewhere ...

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