Growing Intimacy Through Conflict
There is another side to conflict. It can be used to manage closeness and distance. Conflict is a powerful way to have contact with someone
Dodging Disappointment: During the Holidays and the Rest of the Year
Disappointment is a difficult emotion. It can step in and ruin any experience. You are having a good day, something happens where your...
AlI Want for Christmas is for it to be Over
As Sarah Vine wrote, “Christmas is like childbirth: magical in theory; excruciating in practice. Since you can’t avoid the holiday season, h
Meditation Is Not For Me...Or Is It?
Studies show that meditation changes the way you feel, the way you think, and how your brain works. It can have a positive effect on your he
Busting Stress with Smiles: Four Steps to Creating Happiness
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, yet sometimes it's hard to cultivate those feelings simply because a...
5 Ways to Find Hope During Uncertain Times
In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by the gods. She was given many gifts, including a box that she was told...
9 Ways to Self-Parent
Self-parenting is extremely important in our growth and healing. It is important to become your own best friend. Parents are not their chil
7 Functions of Self-parenting
Self-parenting is based on the same basic functions that any good parent uses to nurture a child. Let's look at some of those along with ex
What is Self Parenting?
I feel so out of control. Everything makes me emotional. I get angry and hurt at the smallest situation. What is wrong with me? I hear...
Is Election 2016 Stressing Out Your Relationships?
This article is not a political statement but a commentary on the impact this election is having on people and relationships. The 2016...