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Receiving notice from a teacher that he or she thinks you child needs educational testing can be shocking. At first, most parents feel insulted. It feels like a teacher is telling them that there is something wrong with their child. The best way to word it is that it feel invasive and judgmental. However, there is no…
Far too many marriages in the United States end in divorce for various reasons. As many as half of all marriages do not last until “death do you part” according to the Divorce Statistics page. The good news is that the longer a couple remains married, the less likely they are to divorce. Divorce rates…
Learning to communicate effectively with your spouse may be the key to long-lasting bliss in your relationship. Many couples who come in for marriage counseling have the same goals but are not able to communicate those goals to one another in a way that makes sense. Take, for instance, the couple who loves each other,…
Behaviors are the result of feelings, and feelings are the result of thoughts. Thus, if you can begin to change the way you think, you can inevitably change your behavior. This is the basic principle behind cognitive-behavioral therapy. Your cognitive state and your behavior are connected. Undesired behaviors, such as anxiety or depression, can then…
In Western culture, the norm in society is to suppress emotions to the point of mental, and sometimes physical, exhaustion. Of course, we would not admit this to ourselves. In our world, life must go on. There is too much depending on us. If we fall apart… so will our world. So, we keep on….
There are several reasons you may be considering educational testing for your child. Perhaps their scores have worsened since starting a new grade, or they seem to be at a standstill in an area they once exceeded. Or, behavioral problems have begun to emerge, and you are concerned because they seem to hate going to school. Whatever the…
Without a doubt, all marriages come across rough patches. While many couples are able to resolve conflicts, for some partners, fights become an everyday thing. If you’re not sure whether you should seek out a counselor, here are a few signs your marriage is in desperate need of marriage counseling. No Communication Many marriage troubles come…
Chronic pain alone is enough to deal with. The stress associated with it can lead to worsening conditions or medical conditions that parallel stress such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. In order to improve the quality of life, it is necessary to learn coping skills for pain management. Unfortunate hazards of chronic pain:…
Weddings are wonderful, exchanging vows and sharing your joy with family and friends. A day to look forward to and a day to remember. Setting the stage for a singular celebration takes a lot of effort, perhaps as long as a year of planning for that one magical day. All the days that follow need planning too….
Many people have suffered trauma at some time during their lifetimes. Abuse from one’s past, witnessing of a crime, or serving in the armed forces can all lead to trauma that develops into a wide variety of mental disorders. The most common of these disorders is post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Individuals with PTSD may…
