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10 Reasons Why People Cheat
After counseling couples for several years, I have discovered a variety of reasons why people are unfaithful and engage in emotional or physical affairs. Some reasons are for personal reasons, independent of the monogamous relationship, and other reasons are relational, which are associated with problems and issues related to the couple. Infidelity can be an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )10 Suggestions To Managing Anxiety and Stress
Do you feel excessively anxious and worried more days than not? Has your anxiety lasted for at least 6 months in different areas of your life (i.e. events or activities)? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may meet the criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The specific symptoms are associated with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )5 Tips To Changing Impulsive Behaviors
There are a variety of problematic and impulsive behaviors that exist: 1) explosive anger or rage, 2) binging and purging, 3) excessive drinking, smoking or using drugs, 4) gambling, 5) workaholism, 6) self-harming or violent gestures, 7) reckless sexual escapades, and 8) infidelity…just to name a few. These behaviors may have become so automatic or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )5 Keys To Decreasing Depression
Living with depression can be very debilitating. Common symptoms include, but are not limited to the following: Poor Appetite or Overeating Insomnia Hypersomnia Low Energy or Fatigue Low Self-esteem Poor Concentration or Difficulty Making Decisions Feelings of Hopelessness By incorporating the following suggestions into your daily routine, you will not only start investing in your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )5 Simple Steps To Thinking Positive
The following is a thought regulation technique that helps with stress management, ruminating thoughts, challenging negative self talk and mood management. It is simple but a valuable tool. Take approximately 20-30 minutes daily to use this coping skill. By practicing the following strategy on a regular basis you will begin developing mindfulness skills and start [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )4 Tips to Healing After Infidelity
When you discover that your partner has had a physical and/or emotional affair, you may find yourself asking some very painful and challenging questions: Can trust be rebuilt? Can I and should I forgive and move on? Should I stay? Infidelity weakens the level of trust, safety and security in a marriage; however, a couple [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )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 [...]
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