Living by Old Rules: Are You On This List?
Carl grew up with a mother who raged. If his dad was late getting home, his mother would go into a rage. If he spilled something on the...
40 Little Things
The little things we overlook build up to the big things that can change, or even derail, the plans we have for our lives. Last week, we...
The Importance of the Small Things
“The little things are infinitely the most important.” – Arthur Conan Doyle “It’s just a small scrape, I’ll take care of it later,” she...
I Want Myself Back
Aron and his family spent a week at the beach with their extended family. Unfortunately, the timing was not ideal for Aron and he had to...
Relationships: How Counter-dependency and Co-dependency Work Together
As you can see, co-dependency and counter-dependency work together inside to keep the dance going and the distance steady: not too close and
10 Characteristics of Co-dependency
The word “co-dependency” gets thrown around a lot. It is used to describe people, relationships and caretakers. It can be a helpful term,...
A comparison of Counter-dependency and Co-dependency
Much has been written about co-dependency, its characteristics and the many ways it impacts relationships. Little has been written about...
Codependency Explained
John is the head of a non-profit organization that benefits the poor. He is loved and respected, yet feels it is never enough. His...
What Do We Do With Memories?
In last week’s article, we examined the different types of memories, how they are formed, and how they are stored. We discussed why...
What is Memory?
Dianne has been dating Joseph for three years. They have a warm and loving relationship. He treats her with respect and kindness, and is...