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ARTArticleThe Courage to HopeWe’ve heard a lot about hope recently, but one thing was not said. Hope is scary. Anyone who dares to hope runs the risk of disappointment and feelings of failure. With the overwhelming focus on success in our culture, the threat of failure and disappointment is blown out of proportion. In my counseling practice, I see a lot of people who are afraid to follow their dreams without a guarantee.ARTArticleThe Freedom of MaturityAnd then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged…You achieve a wonderful freedom. It is a positive thing. —Doris LessingARTArticleThe Garage SaleThe Garage Sale
Look at where you are in life. Look at each other. Each of us is a composite of our experiences--the good, the bad, and the ugly. When someone comes into our life they accept us for who we are, baggage and all.
Imagine we are in a “Garage Sale,” ...ARTArticleThe Meaning Of LifeLife on earth is a miraculous blend of spirit and matter, an expression of the universal life force at the heart of creation. Whatever you call that force--God, All-That-Is, the Ete
al, the Prime Mover, the Ground of Being, Allah, Yahweh, Shiva, Zeus, or an name you invent yourself--you and ...ARTArticleThe Pain of LoveThe Pain of Love
A poet’s love poem takes us to the heavens,nwith memories of sharing beauty and joy.
With the skill of an artist the poet paints,na word picture of hearts that embrace,ndreams of futures that will never end.
Those lonely years, finally the one that makes my soul sing.
But at ...ARTArticleThe Perfect Storm for ViolenceThe murder of 12 and wounding of 58 people at a theater in Aurora, CO is another national tragedy sparking debate on gun control. Based on my experience as a crime and violence prevention consultant, over the past 35 years, I see a need to share what I have learned about violence.ARTArticleThe ResumeThe Resume
Who are you? No, I don’t mean the job you have. Share with me your dreams, desires and values. Are you trusted, honest, respect others, loyal to family, and friends?
How old are you? No, not your age, but your thoughts and acts; are you cast in cement or ...ARTArticleThe Sex Talk: 6 Things Parents Must KnowI want to start off first by saying that I do not have a specific age recommendation for giving the sex talk because I truly believe that every child and family is different with a variety of values. Therefore these tips are simply things that most teenagers I speak with, wish their parents knew ...ARTArticleThe Telephone CableMen are forcing themselves to suppress pain and by doing so, are also suppressing love. Humans cannot filter or suppress one set of emotions without impacting all emotions. He now appears to be insensitive, hardened, unfeeling, callous, thick skinned, numb, and sometimes dead.
Try cutting a ...ARTArticleTime-outs Aren't Just For Kids!In my private practice, I often see the damaging effects of unbridled anger on relationships. And, men don't have the corner on this market either - plenty of women do their fair share of harm through fiery tempers and uncensored words. So, what are some suggestions for couples who continue to ...ARTArticleTransform Your Relationship With A Negativity FastI would like to challenge you to go 30 days without judgment, harsh words, criticism or complaint in your relationship. This challenge can seem daunting especially if your relationship is struggling. Think of this as an experiment. Take the challenge and notice what happens inside of you and what happens to your relationship.ARTArticleTransforming The Challenging BedtimeAmong the parents I coach, I find that that one near-universal issue arises at some point in the coaching process: How do we take the pain out of bedtime? Here are some real solutions to this often-frustrating everyday issue.
Set up a family meeting. Using the same approach that you would with ...ARTArticleUncouplingYou have heard it said, “Caught hook, line and sinker”. However, it is a pleasant caught. A mutual decision most of the time. You both start out in life your own color. Maybe you are red, they are yellow and as a couple when you are both mixed together you become a pair that is ...ARTArticleWake Up America...We must protect children!Penn State and Syracuse University are facing national scandals! At Penn State in 2002, an assistant coach witnessed a sexual assault of a child, told administrators and no one reported it to police. Seven more assaults have now been reported.ARTArticleWant Deeper Intimacy? Send Out A Message To Yourself“I’m sending out a message to myself so that when I hear it on the radio, I will know that I am fine. I will know that I am loved.” In an interview, Melissa Etheridge explains that she wrote these lyrics as an uplifting reminder to herself. We believe that the positive ...ARTArticleWATCH FOR THE RED FLAGSA number of years ago, one of the well-known women’s magazines surveyed divorced women. One question asked was, “Why did you get a divorce?” The answers were--he was lazy, would not work, an alcoholic, on drugs, cheated, was abusive (emotional, physical, sexual, mental, verbal), and many other ...ARTArticleWhat 'Happy People' Have: 6 Secrets To Friction Free FamiliesWe all know them. We all have one of those mother’s at the PTA meeting who always comes with baked goods, has 2.5 happy smiling well-adjusted kids, perfect hair and a gorgeous husband. We all have one of those friends who never seems to fight with their parents, plenty of allowance money, ...ARTArticleWhat Do You Do With Your Anger?I would like to thank the men and women who took the time to share their personal stories and complete the survey questions for us. This was not a scientific survey. However the candid answers may help the reader who is going through the same type of emotions. (The questions and a small sampling ...ARTArticleWhat Every Parent Should Know About Alcohol And The Teenage BrainWe hear cases of it all the time. Teenagers, who have been experimenting with alcohol, sometimes have horrendous, harmful consequences both physically and mentally. What many parents may not be aware of is that according to recent studies, your teenager's experimentation with alcohol could also ...ARTArticleWhat To Do After A Break Up AftermathRelationships are filled with all kinds of ups and downs. Unfortunately, far too many relationships come to an end and result in a break up. There is no question that these situations can be difficult, but if you have recently gone through a break up then there is hope. It isn't always easy to figure out what to do after a break up aftermath, but things will go more smoothly when you go about it the right way.ARTArticleWhat To Do In HellA friend wrote to me:
I'm in the mountains right now, and having a terrible time with my muscles and with the altitude. I don't know if I'll ever want to come back here. But this trip did give me a chance to tell my brother about some things he said that upset me. It was hard to do because he's ...ARTArticleWhat To Do To Get Back My Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend?What To Do To Get Back My Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend?
Now let's begin; you are having a breakup with your spouse or boyfriend, and you are eager to get him back to loving you like he used to do. Well, in trying to get back your ex you may act in a way that reveals your anxiety and desperation, that's the last thing you need right now because you may act in a way that will make him feel you are a pain in the neck.ARTArticleWhat To Do, Say and How To Get My (Your) Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Back In Love With YouWhat To Do, Say and How To Get My (Your) Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Back In Love With You
Do you hurt from a breakup?
Were you recently dumped or did you dump your boyfriend or girlfriend, only to discover later that your love for him/her is still fresh and you feel that you can’t let your ex walk out of your life just like that. I must admit that I know the way you feel because I have been in your shoes once a time. It’s almost unbearable to watch someone you’ve loved for a while slip right out of your arms but not out of your heart.ARTArticleWhat's Knocking On Your Back Door?: How to Open Up To More Happiness And ConnectionHave you ever had a complete meltdown over something that wouldn’t usually upset you and wondered where that came from? As we move along through our lives, we are sometimes caught unaware by stirred up feelings we didn’t realize were getting stirred up! We are sometimes just as ...ARTArticleWho Is More Romantic, A Man Or A Woman?The word romance is associated with the notion of being vulnerable in men's minds. They are conditioned to perceive being romantic as being feminine or being a wimp. Even the meaning of the word romance is confusing to men in general.
I took upon myself the task of asking the men whom I ...
The word romance is associated with the notion of being vulnerable in men's minds. They are conditioned to perceive being romantic as being feminine or being a wimp. Even the meaning of the word romance is confusing to men in general.ARTArticleWHY AND HOW DOES THE MAN GET ANGRY?WHY AND HOW DOES THE MAN GET ANGRY?
HERE ARE SOME POSSIBILITIES:
• Fear that he is not lovable.
• Fear of failure.
• Fear of not being in control.
• Fear of not knowing.
• Fear of rejection.
• Fear that if you find out who he really is you will not want him.
• Fear of ...ARTArticleWhy Are Older Women Dating Younger Men?There are a lot of unwritten rules about what's socially acceptable and what isn't. One of those rules dictates how close in age a dating couple should be, and gender also has a part in that rule. Most people don't bat an eyelid if an older man dates someone much younger, but why are older women dating younger men seems to put those same people in a state of shock.ARTArticleWHY KIDS TAKE DRUGS!George Will’s national editorial, “Should U.S. legalize drugs?” needs discussion. Will states, “20 percent of all prisoners – 500,000 - are incarcerated for dealing illegal drugs, but alcohol causes as much as half of America’s criminal violence and vehicular fatalities.” Interdiction and incarceration cost billions, so some say, “Let’s just try legalization.”ARTArticleWill Your Ex Come Back Or Contact You Again If You Use No Contact?I have read a lot of articles and even books where people recommend going "No Contact" so that your ex misses you and wants you back. But does going NC really bring your ex back?
Sometimes "absence makes the heart grow fonder" but sometimes "out of sight, out of mind" applies too.
Sure, ...ARTArticleYou Can Have It All in Your Love RelationshipAfter many years of being in a love relationship, you might be asking yourself: “Can I have it all?”
It’s a good question and here’s what we find in our experience working with couples…. nn--A couple may have friendship or compatibility, but little or no passion.nn--A person might feel like he ...