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ARTArticleWhat is Havening Technique™?Havening Technique™ was created by Dr Ronald Ruden and further developed in conjunction with his brother Dr Steven Ruden. It is a psycho-sensory model and uses sensory input of touch (Havening Touch®) to alter thought, mood and behaviour.
Traumatic or very stressful events or experiences create a pathway in the brain which remains there indefinitely (becomes immutably encoded), until or unless people embark on a process to change, obstruct or disrupt that pathway to bring about new enriching experiences.ARTArticleWhat’s in Your Garden?By Dr. Cindy Brown
I was out on my patio the other day looking at my little garden and I noticed my neighbor diligently working in her beautiful fruitful garden next door. She was smiling and whistling as she worked. I see her every day consistently working in it, and on it, and it shows. She has gorgeous flowers and she often shares with me the extra vegetables she harvests.
Have you ever noticed that the people who have beautiful, successful gardens are tending to and paying attention to their gardens most all the time?ARTArticleWhen Sex StopsPreface: I'm making generalizations using the terms woman, man she and he... to simplify things. However any gender pronoun works, it is an issue of dynamics not an issue of gender. I simply see patterns in my practice and am referring to the most common. Anything that deviates from that is still relevant.
The most common complaint amongst my clients who have otherwise "healthy" or good relationships, is that there is a lack of sex, even to the point of it being non existent.ARTArticleWhy Every Married Couple Ought To DateFor some reason, many couples find that much of the intrigue and interest in their relationship dwindled after marriage. One reason may be that the effort of pursuit and being pursued as evidenced by dating is no longer a part of the couples’ lives. Dating, at least once a week, will renew the excitement and interest in a marriage.
WHY DATING IS IMPORTANT FOR THE MARRIED COUPLE
Before marriage, dating was about pursuing and being pursued. Typically, a man pursued a woman by wooing her and by treating her well within the context of the date.ARTArticleWomen, Sex and PowerIt’s said that the feminine is rising. While having developed their 'masculine' capacities over the past 50 years since the onset of the women’s movement, women are re-connecting with their 'feminine' essence. However, women are often still socialized to be ashamed of their sexuality. So what can a woman do to fully balance her whole being? What is her role in the planet’s conscious evolution of the sexual-spiritual integrated human?ARTArticleWorld peace? How about Home Peace first...We are all inspired at one time or another to embrace the vision and dream of world peace. We love what opportunities this brings and we dream of a world where we move beyond a fear and engage in the concept of difference not being judged, but rather celebrated. We become excited by the chances of pooling resources to solve basic human existence issues - that could all easily be funded by the redundancy of weapons and the banishment of immoral political power.ARTArticle"D Day"-Your Divorce is FinalAs of 1 hour and 53 minutes ago, I am officially divorced…again.
Although I believe in my heart that it was for the best, I did not expect to feel the level of sadness, finality and disappointment that I have experienced in the days leading up to D day.
I wanted to try and write about the experience while it’s fresh and still in process in an effort to reach out to one of you (if not more) that can find some solace that they are not alone in the aftermath of mind chatter during divorce.ARTArticle***10 SIGNS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPI often see young women who are suffering from depression, as well as being unhappy (not the same thing). When we peel back the layers of their life a bit, and I ask about their relationship with their husband, often they say, "oh yes, we're fine", then they rattle on to tell me how many years they have been together, almost as if the more years it has been the more "fine" they must be.ARTArticle***5 Fun Ways to Feel Sexy and Keep Your Husband Hot, Bothered and Into You!Remember how sexy and exciting your relationship was when you first got together with your husband?
You couldn't keep your hands off of each other. The lovemaking was passionate and often. You craved each other and couldn't wait to be together!
Marriage often takes a toll on passion...but it doesn't have to!ARTArticle***5 Simple Ways to Talk to Your Man So He Will Hear YouWe know that women are different from men. We heard that he is from Mars and we are from Venus and we communicate in ways that sometimes make it hard for us to hear each other. For women, one of the ways to turn on our romantic and passionate feelings with our man happens when we feel like he has heard us. It makes us feel important, special and loved.ARTArticle***Dating Games Men PlayDating Games Men Play
16 Deadly Dating Patterns You Need to Know Now
Excerpted from Love in 90 Days By Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. © 2010
Have you ever asked yourself about guys …
How could he disappear after he was so totally into me? Why hasn’t he texted? Why does he pull away every time we get close? Was it just about the sex? How could he not be interested in me? Why doesn’t he make a move? Why did he put his profile back up? Will he ever commit? What the bleep is going on with him?ARTArticle***Dealing With Sexuality Issues In Autistic ChildrenQuestion:
The question that I am about to ask is one I feel a lot of parents and educators try to abdicate. My belief and curiosity comes from a desire to be a good parent myself and to be prepared for the situation(s) when and if they happen. I am also aware that others may have similar thoughts, but because this question will eventually be asked or wondered about by at least 1 out of every 150 children and their parents, I think getting it out there will save time, stress, and awkwardness for a lot of parents, educators, family members, and young adults.ARTArticle***DOMESTIC ABUSE: Why Does She Stay?"The psychological impact of subordination to coercive control may have many common features, whether that subordination occurs within the public sphere of politics or within the private sphere of sexual and domestic relations ...... the psychology of the victim is shaped by the actions and beliefs of the perpetrator" Judith L Herman 1992ARTArticle***HOW DO YOU KNOW IF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP CAN EVER CHANGE?In the thirty plus years that I have been involved in working with either victims or perpetrators of domestic abuse, and the professionals involved with them, one of the most difficult decisions for the parties involved and for the professionals working with them is “Can this relationship ever change?ARTArticle***How Women Kill Passion with Their MenDo you know the one big thing you may do to kill passion and romance with your man?ARTArticle***Just for Husbands...A Secret to Being Irresistible to Your WifeA need and desire that most of us women have is to feel safe and protected from the world and all of its sharp bumps and edges.
If you, the husband, can make us feel safe, if you can "cover us" and protect us, we will find you irresistible and will stay in love with you...forever.
We women want you to understand that our fears are different from your fears.ARTArticle***PREPARING TO LEAVE AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPIf you have been in an abusive relationship that appears to be getting worse, then it is better to make a plan for how to get out safely while you can think straight.
Research shows that one of the times that victims of domestic abuse are most at risk is when they are leaving or have just left, so, it is important to create a safety plan in advance..
You may never need to implement your plan, but if you do, the knowledge that you have one in place will allow you to focus on getting away safely.ARTArticle***Ten Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Makeovers So You Look Maahvelous!“Don’t be a shnook. It’s not how you feel—it’s how you look.”rn~Fernando, aka Billy Crystal on SNL
Fernando had a point. Kind of. Research shows that if you feel you look good, you do feel good or something about feeling and looking good. Or something like that. Anyway, Valentine’s Day is a great time to take a long look in the mirror, shoot yourself some love and think about how to give yourself a slight-to-majorly fabulous makeover. And oh, what dating and love adventures can open up from that!
So here’s my dating advice.ARTArticle***The Process of Overcoming Adultery and InfidelityComing to terms with adultery or infidelity, understanding how it happened, and taking the necessary steps to recover is not easy - especially when your emotional pain is fresh, and your wounds are so deep. It hurts … and it's sickening to think that the person you've loved so much would do this to you. However, there is hope … because you can fully recover and find happiness again, by going through a time-proven process which will put the pain, and the heartache into your past … and better position you in the future for a better relaARTArticle10 Romantic Tips and Ideas for a wonderful and memorable weekendSometimes we all need to get away from the everyday routine. The tips and ideas we are mentioning are designed for a quick and easy weekend retreat for the two of you that will be remembered for years to come.ARTArticle10 Tips on Saving Money on Atto
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By reviewing this list and following these tips, it is nearly certain that you can cut down on the time it takes to resolve your case, which will lead to less fees for which you will be responsible.
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eyARTArticle2012 - Which Road Will You Choose?Recently I tuned into a documentary about the prophecies of Nostradamus and the events and changes that he and others predicted would take place in the world; 21.12.ARTArticle3 Discipline Tips for Character – How to Discipline Kids without CriticismWould you like 3 parenting tips on how to discipline without criticism? You can stop being your child’s critical judge and build character instead. Look inside to find out how.
I’ve done my share of criticizing. It didn’t help me or my or build character in my children. I knew I had to stop and I did. Today I’ll share how you can stop criticizing too, but first let’s look at why criticism is such a poor way to discipline.
Discipline Tips for Parents – What’s Wrong with Criticism?
Take yourself for example. Did your parents criticize you?ARTArticle3 Parenting Tips – How to Build Character in Disrespectful KidsHow do disrespectful kids become so mouthy? How do parents feel when a child insults them? Look inside to find out what you can do to change this kind of disrespect.
Disrespect is like wearing muddy clothes. It’s sticky, nasty, and dirty. Like mud you don’t feel good until you clean up the tone and the words.
Ask yourself, “Where did my child learn such disrespect?” If the answer is “me,” please don’t run away. Everyone understands how angry a parent can get. Let’s come up with ways to change your anger and model better behavior.ARTArticle3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Transition From One Activity to AnotherHave you ever told your child that it's time to go somewhere or do something else and their response was either to ignore you or yell at you? There are ways to avoid this and make the transition from activity to activity easy and smooth.
In order for your children to feel comfortable and cooperative moving from one activity to the next there are a few things you will need to do.ARTArticle5 Ideas to Make This Valentine's Day Really MeaningfulTake a look at the marketing out right now and see the images that they are trying to project so that we will buy or spend money. Furthermore, they love to put ideas into our heads about how certain gifts will make our partners feel. Not to say gifts are bad, but do they TRULY represent what love is all about? Do they TRULY show our partners how we feel about them and why we appreciate having them in our lives? Not really.
How then do we make Valentines Day more meaningful for our partners as well as our families? Here are five ideas that are sure to do the trick!ARTArticle5 Most Common Questions about DivorceNot a day goes by without at least one or more of these questions. We hope this list will help you in your decision.
1) Is my spouse entitled to half of everything I own?rARTArticle5 Rules for Teaching Your Kids RespectIf you've been searching for a truly powerful way to get your kids to communicate with respect, now is the time to make it happen. Let the family meeting rules guide you. Look inside to find out how.
Let’s pretend your kids, Jack and Jessica, bring up the problem Jack’s having with the bully next door. As a family, gather around the table to discuss it .The family meeting rules will help you.
First Rule - Listen with Respect:
You and your children must listen without interrupting.ARTArticle5 Steps to a Calmer EveningWhether you work outside the house or stay at home full-time, the toughest part of the day is the same: those frantic early evening hours when there are mouths to feed, homework to do, and cranky kids to handle. The trick is to streamline your to-do’s so you can feel calmer and focus on what counts – spending time with your family. Here’s how.
1) Ease into the EveningARTArticle5 Steps To Success: This Is What I Do To Create Positive Things Happening In My LifeIn my many years alive and in business, I have used many methods, tools and systems in order to accomplish my goals, carry out my plans each year AND Be Successful at the Process AND the Results!
I have found there are 5 VERY IMPORTANT STEPS I Must Consistently Take in order to make things happen in my life. I have used all of these with much success! And so can You!
This is what I do...
First I have to think of what I want and second I need to get a vision of it; I have to be able to visually see it, taste it, smell it, hear it.