In the spirit of beginning the New Year with worthwhile resolutions, we have listed a few ideas to get you started. To be more kind to others To be more kind to ourselves To be more present with those we care about To be more forgiving To be more understanding To seek...
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How to Connect with Your Family During the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to connect with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many people, the holidays can bring stress, frustration, and exhaustion. To keep from falling into this trap, I have listed some things you can do to connect with your family during...
Intrusive Thoughts
If you have ever had intrusive thoughts, you know that they can be disturbing. For some people, intrusive thoughts can become overwhelming and can begin to consume increasing amounts of time, energy, and attention. To get control over these thoughts, it is helpful to...
Why Do I Hate Myself?
Do you struggle with self-hate? Ever wonder why? Ever wonder how to stop self-hate? To answer these questions, it is helpful to first understand some of the most common reasons why some people develop self-hate. Low self-esteem Low self-esteem often develops because a...
Tips for Effective Active Listening
Active Listening is an important part of effective conflict resolution and is a vital part of creating good relationships. Active Listening is more than just hearing a person’s words. When done correctly, Active Listening allows the listener to develop an...
Signs of Dysfunctional Families
All families have moments where they don’t function very well. For most families, these moments are brief and are often the result of situational stressors. Other families, however, can get stuck in unhealthy patterns which can lead to severe dysfunction....
10 Ways That Sobriety Can Improve Your Life
These are 10 ways that sobriety can improve your life Improved memory – I know that it is hard to believe, but sobriety can actually improve your memory. After a night on the town, you won’t have to ask anyone “What happened last night?” No more amnesia or fuzzy...
Signs of Stress in Teens
Worried about your teenager? Here are some signs to look for that may indicate that your teenager is stressed or at risk for mental health or substance abuse issues. Sleep disturbance – This includes having nightmares, sleeping too much or too little, or waking up...
How to Help an Alcoholic?
Alcoholism is a horrible disease that affects not only the alcoholic but also his/her family and friends. If you have lived with an alcoholic, you are all too familiar with living with broken promises, lies, manipulations, hurt, and anger. If you are trying to help...
Drinking Problem?
Ever wonder why people around you can control their drinking when you can’t? Ever wonder if you have a drinking problem? Ever regretted drinking too much the night before? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then you might have a drinking problem. No one...