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June 3, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

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Fighting in Public

June 3, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

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One of the biggest problems is that constant or charged bickering can make others uncomfortable to the point that you’ll find your circle of friends shrinking rather than widening. Maybe you’re a more private person who doesn’t care about socializing in large groups anyway, but it’s nice to keep your options open, especially when it comes to friends you enjoy as a couple. Don’t get me wrong: I am not advocating putting on an act in front of your friends at parties to prove that you’re the happiest couple alive. That would probably backfire, anyway. [More]

June 1, 2014
by Christie Hunter

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Kids Growing Up Too Fast: 6 Fun Ways to Cherish Time with Kids

June 1, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

kids growing up too fast 6 fun waysto cherish timewith kids
According to Rotbart (2012)2, it is very important for parents to realize that they are not giving enough time to their young ones. The author said that parenting meditation is the key to successful parenting and time management. Parenting meditation is a practice in which parents have to force themselves to focus on their little ones. The study highlighted that parents should put in efforts to make a bond with their children and win their trust. [More]

May 31, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

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Supporting Loved Ones with Eating Disorders

May 31, 2014 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

supporting loved oneswith eating disorders
Eating disorders (ED) can be very dangerous and often hard to treat. This is partly due to their complex nature, which usually involves influences we are unable to control or manage. Suffice it to say, ED are about far more than food. Negative body image based on unrealistic societal norms around beauty are part of the problem; the influence of family, peers and authority figures is another dimension. [More]

May 30, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

breakingthe news

Breaking the News

May 30, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

breakingthe news
Do you ever see a problem coming a mile away—a potential conflict between you and your partner—and spend hours (at least in the back of your mind) worrying about it? The good news is, it’s normal. Like kids worried about showing our parents a poor grade, we often blow things out of proportion. We assume that if we have bad news for our partner, he or she is going to have a terrible reaction. [More]

May 29, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

good mental health social support

Good Mental Health: Social Support

May 29, 2014 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

good mental health social support
May is Mental Health Awareness month! Mental Health America has identified several ways that we can improve our mental health outcomes by practicing healthy behaviors. One of those is by establishing a strong social support network. Social support can be emotional support, meaning people you talk to or turn to when you need someone to be there for you, or positive interactions you engage in with other people. [More]

May 27, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

howto stay involvedwith your kids when youare notthe primary custodian

How to Stay Involved with Your Kids When You are Not the Primary Custodian

May 27, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

howto stay involvedwith your kids when youare notthe primary custodian
So, for whatever reason, as the result of your divorce, you no longer see your child(ren) every day. No doubt it breaks your heart and you struggle to figure out how you are supposed to be a positive role model for your child when you were not granted primary custody. After your initial grieving over the facts of your circumstances, you need to decide to be strong and come up with a plan on how you will be involved as the non-custodial parent. No, it won't be easy, but it will be worth it. [More]

May 26, 2014
by Christie Hunter

alzheimers disease distinguishing factfrom fiction

Alzheimer’s Disease | Distinguishing Fact from Fiction

May 26, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

alzheimers disease distinguishing factfrom fiction
Every 67 seconds a person living in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease, says the Alzheimer’s Association. They also report that there are currently 5.2 million people in America living with Alzheimer’s Diseases (AD) and, by year’s end, five hundred thousand will die because of it.[i] These facts are sobering alone. When wrapped in the guise of media speculation, broadcasted repeatedly in news headlines and special reports, these statistics are downright scary. [More]