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What is love exactly? J Rule seems to rap often about love being equated with pain, while a scientist would tell you that it is a chemical reaction in your brain that happens when you meet someone with whom you have the biological drive or urge to mate with. [More]

For many people, the demands of the holidays are intense and overwhelming – just the logistics of shopping, decorating, baking, and entertaining. Find ways to identify stress, avoid overwhelm, and resolve the effects of stress this month. FB- The pressure and demands of the holiday season can be overwhelming for some and a recipe for disaster. Sheryl Eldene MA gives us tips on avoiding the holiday stress and making a recipe for success instead. [More]

Unemployment is a harsh reality for many people these days, and the anxiety that comes with it may be overwhelming. Often, the people who suffer the most from this stress are the ones who seem positive and upbeat, perhaps to put on a brave face. But the challenges, stress, and anxiety is still there, and it can be detrimental to your mental health. [More]

The holidays are here and with that come fun, family, good times…and of course the stress and the anxiety. Whether you are hosting an event, traveling, or just staying in with a few of your loved ones, it can be a very stressful time of the year for many people. [More]

Healing is gradual and is not something that can be controlled or turned off and on, or especially, rushed. It is essential to be patient and allow the grieving process to occur naturally. [More]

The object of grief and loss counseling is to discover the deeper meaning of the loss you have experienced. A loss, to be devastating and challenging, does not have to be grief over a loved one who has died. One may be overcome with grief from many circumstances. There are many types of loss. [More]

It is critical to understand that your loved one’s addiction is more powerful than his/her best intentions. It truly is not about you, but an internal daily struggle within your loved one that only s/he can overcome. [More]

When used effectively, this difficult concept actually brings the level of suffering we tend to experience when railing against reality, down to a level of pain that we can endure. It is difficult to function, change, move beyond a loss, or find some semblance of peace, without somehow accepting what is and where we are. Resistance to a painful reality often only increases our discomfort and can frequently lead to ways of coping that ultimately bring further suffering and pain. [More]

When going through a breakup with someone whom you have spent many years in a relationship, it can feel like you have no friends and nowhere to go. Many times this is because of the fact you probably spent all of your free time with this person who has chosen to no longer be in your life. If you are going through a divorce, it can be even worse because in addition to building your life around the person who just broke your heart, you may feel like a failure to the people you need most right now. [More]

If you take time to think about it, it's tough enough on kids to be the children of divorced parents. It is difficult for them to understand that it's okay to love both parents and to depend on both parents when they’ve chosen to end the marriage. Worst of all, it's terrifying for kids to witness their divorced parents fight. Some studies have even shown that divorced parents who fight in front of their kids can cause more harm than did the divorce itself. [More]