January 30, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Cyber Bullies come in all shapes and sizes, and they also target both adults and children. Why they do it, and who.
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January 5, 2014
by Christie Hunter
If you love your partner but find the thought of being with them for the rest of your life a scary one, what you fear is commitment. This might be because you've been hurt in the past or you're scared of feeling trapped.
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January 3, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Alzheimer’s Disease, a form of dementia, is a progressive brain disease and is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Sufferers live an average of eight years after symptoms become noticeable, but may live up to twenty years after symptoms manifest themselves.
FB- Alzheimer's Disease is a scary word for aging adults and their loved ones. Learn the symptoms and multicomponent approach to battling this disease in this latest blog entry from Theravive.
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December 9, 2013
by Christie Hunter
In a healthy relationship it is possible to be supportive without sacrificing yourself, but with a clingy person you may find that you are giving away more of yourself than you would like. How do you set boundaries without hurting her?
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December 7, 2013
by Christie Hunter
Making the decision to reenter the workforce after having a baby is often a difficult challenge faced by many new parents. Returning to work can create emotional conflicts for new mothers, as they are torn between being the primary caretaker, and resuming their employment. However, with effective planning, the end of maternity leave does not have to be met with dread or despair.
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November 30, 2013
by Christie Hunter
November was National Runaway Prevention Month. At any given time there are approximately between one and three million runaway children living on the streets in the United States. Children often run away to escape a troubled home environment only to find that life on the streets is far worse than they ever could have imagined.
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November 28, 2013
by Christie Hunter
The arts - visual, physical and aural - help us to understand and express the complexities of human nature. Art has long been a valuable instrument in helping people who are suffering emotional or physical pain to cope and to heal. The increased use of the arts in the field of healthcare is becoming an invaluable tool for aiding healthcare workers to construct better care for patients. November is Arts in Health Month.
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November 25, 2013
by Christie Hunter
Anyone who has battled lung cancer or has lost a loved one to the disease knows first hand how horrific it is. Because lung cancer in particular can be avoided, it is very important to know the risks of developing this awful and largely untreatable illness.
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November 18, 2013
by Christie Hunter
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Now would be a good time to start making those difficult lifestyle changes necessary to prevent the disease if you are at risk. If you start making those changes now, you will reduce your risks of developing Type II diabetes, and may even turn back the disease altogether if you have already been diagnosed.
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November 16, 2013
by Christie Hunter
Humiliation is the ultimate loss of control. When someone is humiliated they are – whether intentionally or not – put into a position of inferiority, their self worth is diminished and they are devalued as a human being.
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