Digital Self-Harm with Teenage
Experts say teens are increasingly turning to digital self-harm in an effort to validate their insecurities in a public space. If you have a teen in your family, chances are you’ve thought about cyberbullying. With teens increasingly using technology to communicate and develop relationships, it’s natural for parents to consider whether or not their kids […]
The Benefits of Playing for Adults
Most parents know about the importance of playing for their children to develop essential life skills. But did you know about the importance of playing for grown-ups, too? When you think of the word “play”, you probably imagine a group of children running around, chasing a colorful ball as they laugh and cheer. But playing is much […]
The Difference Between a Fear and a Phobia
There are a few things to keep in mind when considering the difference between a fear and a phobia. Fear is a natural emotion that protects people from harm when they face real and imminent danger. A phobia is an excessive fear or anxiety related to specific objects or situations that are out of proportion to […]
The Truth About Toxic Release After Chiropractice
If you’re new to chiropractic, you’ve probably spent some time preparing yourself for your first visit. If so, you may have heard of toxic release. After your first chiropractic adjustment, you may experience slight cold or flu-like symptoms. It’s not because the chiropractic practice did something wrong or the practice is unclean, but because of […]
Stressed out Kids : the Signs and Managing
Life is full of unpredictable changes. Some can be exciting and motivating, while others can lead to increased stress, poor health, and anxious feelings. Stress is an automatic physical, mental, and emotional response to challenging events. It’s a normal part of everyone’s life, including the lives of children. They have faced many new, potentially stressful, […]
5 Tips for Healthy Relationships
Want to feel loved and connected to your partner? These tips can help you build and keep a romantic relationship that’s healthy, happy, and satisfying. Tip #1: Spend Quality Time Face to Face You fall in love looking at and listening to each other. If you continue to look and listen in the same attentive […]
Depression in a Marriage
Love is one of the most intense and exhilarating emotions to experience, and when two people are happy and satisfied in a relationship, it flourishes. However, as life presents inevitable challenges, even the strongest of bonds will become stressed. Most couples recognize that happy times will be interrupted by hardships at some point, such as […]
Building a Future Relationship After Trauma of Betrayal
Of all of the threats to a committed relationship I have treated in four decades of working with couples, the most difficult to heal is infidelity. When a trusted partner in a committed relationship betrays the sacred trust of the other, the relationship will undergo severe instability. The partner who has been betrayed is emotionally […]
Important Topics to Discuss with Your Partner During Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling is always a good idea whether you think you need it or not since it’s an easy way to see if you and your partner are on the same page about a variety of different topics. That’s why some officiants and religious venues won’t even allow you to tie the knot without at […]