Anxiety is a normal human condition. For most people, anxiety is temporary and manageable. However, for some people, anxiety can become acute and/or pervasive. The cause of this anxiety can come from a variety of sources. Some of the most common causes of anxiety...
You may not be married anymore, but you and your ex-spouse are still in a committed relationship as co-parents. Going through a divorce changes a lot, and you’ll continue making adjustments over the years. But you can find ways to be the supportive team your kids want...
Anger can be like static on a radio or TV broadcast. It blurs and distorts everything the other person is trying to communicate, both to you and in their mind. Anger is a valid emotion and can be a powerful expression. But it can also tip the balance in a person’s...
If уоu аrе someone who grеw up wіth оnе оr bоth оf your раrеntѕ bаttlіng аlсоhоl аddісtіоn, уоu knоw еvеrуdау саn feel unрrеdісtаblе. Children оf аlсоhоlісѕ tурісаllу dоn’t get thеіr еmоtіоnаl needs mеt. Oftеn tіmеѕ, the effects of growing uр іn thаt ѕоrt оf...
Suicidal thoughts and feelings can be frightening. Even if you aren’t sure you really want to end your life, you may not know how to tell your parents. They...
Do you spend your time taking care of others and putting yourself last? Do you feel emotionally drained by your relationships, like your needs are invisible? If you recognize yourself in these questions, you may be thinking more about codependency and what it means...
In the best of circumstances, parenting can be difficult. When you are a single parent, it is even more difficult. Listed below are some steps that you can take to help you navigate the challenges of being a single parent. Follow effective parenting strategies. Make...
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...
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...
Listed below are some of the most common characteristics of healthy families. Open communication – Healthy families communicate effectively with each other. Effective conflict resolution – In healthy families, conflicts are resolved rather than avoided or repeated....
