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5 Tips to Getting Over the Wintertime Blues
Although winter time is the hibernation period of the year, staying indoors too much or too often can lead to mild symptoms of depression. Staying warm and cozy at home can be a great way to relax, rejuvenate and recharge your batteries, however, if you don’t get you body moving, don’t connect with others, or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How Generous Are You In Your Relationship?
After reading an article in the NY Times that suggests that generosity is one of the main factors in a happy marriage, I was inspired to write this blog. Researchers from the University of Virginia’s Marriage Project studied the role of generosity in marriages of 2,870 men and women. Typically in relationships there are the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Honesty
Making a promise is easy; however, the endeavor to consistently follow through on those promises can be daunting at times. Periodically we find it easier to agree to undertaking an impossible task as opposed to facing the discomfort of saying no to someone. Although being honest about our limitations can be unpleasant for us and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Being Grounded…Tips for Reducing Dissociation
Grounding ourselves is a way of bringing ourselves literally back to earth. Some of us are more prone than others to essentially leaving our bodies and not being firmly rooted. Although there is nothing terribly wrong with this, it is safer to remain in our bodies and to stay connected to our surroundings. One of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Let’s Move In Together!?
Moving in with your significant other can either be a rude awakening or a harmonious experience. Often times when the couple moves in together the relationship is put to the test and both people are able to see how each other operates on a daily basis. Potential similarities or differences may become apparent in the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Envisioning your Ideal Relationship and Life
A vision is a picture from your soul and heart that guides you down the path in life and in love that you most desire. The more clear and concise we are the more attuned we are with what we want, feel and see ourselves doing in our relationships, careers and life circumstances, the more [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Patience with your Partner
Often times patience can run thin if you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed. The tension of everyday tasks, personal expectations and demands can be compounded when there is additional pressure or tension in your relationship with your significant other. In a relationship there are growing pains where each partner is adapting and growing accustomed to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Transforming Relationships
Many couples get stuck in the same communication patterns in their relationship and are either not aware or caught up in their own frustrations and pain that they are not open to hearing, understanding, or experiencing their partner in a new way. Often times we protect the vulnerable places in our heart and only show [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Reconnecting with your Partner
Sometime we get caught in the trap of self-defense, self-blame or judgement of our partner. Some helpful tips when either partner is caught in the trap of self protection or the blame game are: 1. Commit In Writing: A suggestion is for both partners to commit in writing to ending criticism and blame and recommitting [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Healing and Hope After Hard Times
The following video is an interview on Channel 13 with Pat McMahon explaining how and effective and innovative therapeutic technique has helped and continues to help people who are recovering from past traumatic events such as abuse, grief and loss, divorce, and marital challenges. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ijqkun6jtg Can you think of areas in your life where you [...]
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