As we anticipate the start of a new year we begin to reflect on the year that was and wonder about the year that is to be. Having time off from work and celebrating with loved ones is a natural and common time for ongoing reflection. You think about where you are in your life and where you want your life to go. It is common

It is normal in a relationship to wonder what the future holds. We can’t predict the future, but we have some control over what happens though our actions. Relationships are complicated and uncertain territory. Maintaining a deep level of closeness and intimacy is a difficult aspect. It can bring us to our greatest sense of pleasure and fulfillment and our deepest feelings of vulnerability, fear, and

There are several important questions you and your partner should ask each other before getting married. Getting to know someone in a relationship does not guarantee that you would know these answers Many couples assume their spouses stance on these issues- only to find out they assumed incorrectly. We tend to see people in the best possible light when we are in love, but doing this

Many people approach life with the mindset of the quintessential glass half-empty person. They will gravitate toward negative thoughts that lower their moods. It is time to break this habit and develop an attitude of gratitude. Change the way you think and break the cycle. Learn to be aware of what is good in your life and become grateful for those things. By focusing on the

It is very common for a teen to go through emotional ups and downs. Life begins to feel overwhelming and social pressures start to take over. Many teens may not understand the feelings they are experiencing. It is important for parents to stay connected with their child so they can notice any changes that indicate their child may need help. Below are some ways to tell

Treatment for addiction has been proven to be effective. However, it is common for people to relapse during treatment or shortly after treatment. Finding ways to consciously continue to make the effort to fight addiction is a strategy we need to focus on during treatment. If we don’t make recovery motivating and rewarding, people suffering from addiction won’t find a sense of meaning to why they

The following are some tips to creating a successful marriage: 1. Apologize when you are wrong: The most important thing you can let go in a relationship is pride. Learn to admit you are wrong and apologize.2. Laugh more: Learn to laugh at yourself and each other. Joke around and have fun. 3. Arrange weekly meetings: Between work and kids it is often hard to appreciate

Parents are always looking for ways to help make their children behave better. It is important we provide children with a lot of behavioral and cognitive tools to help them find solutions to calm down and solve their problems. As parents you may need tools as well to help your child. Having all the tools in the world wont work if you don’t have the proper

Custody has always been a sensitive topic when it comes to divorce. Co-Parenting preceding divorce is increasingly becoming a more desirable approach with children after the divorce is completed. In previous years the mother was typically granted full custody of the children, however, co-parenting now emphasizes an equal (or nearly equal) role for fathers. Researchers believe this shift has occurred because more mothers are working full

It is that time of year where the days get shorter and it gets dark out earlier. Darker days begin to trigger a type of depression, known as seasonal affective disorder. People who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, also called SAD, may experience an array of symptoms. Some common symptoms range from feeling overly tired, having a lack of motivation and having trouble getting out of