by | Dec 10, 2015 | Blog
Living in a home with a parent who abuses alcohol or drugs is can be chaotic, unpredictable, and often unsafe. In an article recently posted on Huffington Post, Joni Edelman writes about how her life has been impacted by an addict parent. She believes that she doesn’t...
by | Dec 8, 2015 | Blog
Some people are radiant in a room full of people. Others would rather sit in the corner and not talk to anyone they don’t know. There are many reasons why people don’t feel comfortable in social situations: maybe they suffer from extreme shyness, anxiety, stress, or...
by | Dec 3, 2015 | Blog
The holiday season is supposed to be a time spent with family and friends. Sometimes, the season feels more stressful and anxiety-ridden than it should. There are multiple family celebrations, get-togethers with friends, holiday parties at work, and kids home on...
by | Dec 1, 2015 | Blog
If you’ve ever spent time watching television or movies, you’ve probably seen your fair share of sex scenes—two attractive people begin kissing and fall into bed. In the next scene, the same couple appears out of breath, cuddling, and happy. Although romantic movies...
by | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog
Losing a spouse is one of the most devastating events a person can go through, and early widowhood can be a difficult and distressing time. The surviving partner is left to start a new life with a broken heart and often with few navigational tools. Lisa Kolb–a writer,...
by | Nov 24, 2015 | Blog
The world is full of turmoil and terror; watch the news for five minutes or read today’s headlines, and it’s easy to see why people are scared. On November 12, a pair of suicide bombings struck Beirut, killing 43 and injuring 239 others. The Paris attacks killed...
by | Nov 19, 2015 | Blog
When the days get shorter and darker, Anna feels tired a lot more often. She’s crankier, and she would rather spend her nights at home on the couch rather than out with friends and family. Does this sound familiar? According to Mayo Clinic, seasonal affective disorder...
by | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog
A healthy relationship is built on commitment, honesty, respect, and trust. It takes time to build trust in a relationship, but it can be lost a little at a time or all at once, depending on the situation. A big trust-breaker is when one partner has an affair, but...
by | Nov 12, 2015 | Blog
In today’s world of dating (hanging out, hooking up, Facebook official, Tinder, etc.), it can be difficult to define what it means to be in a committed relationship. Every person has a different take on what it means to be committed. Commitment has to be a decision...
by | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog
After getting engaged, the planning begins. A couple has to set a date, find a venue and caterer, pick the perfect dress and tuxedo, and finalize the bridal party. With all the fun and planning that comes with a wedding, premarital counseling can sometimes be pushed...
