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May 17, 2014
Parenting Tips
Often when one thinks of discipline, you think of angry exchanges ending with both you and your ch…
April 19, 2014
FACE Depression and Anxiety
Do you find that you can't stop dwelling on problems, regrets, and aggravations? Over thinking can…
March 31, 2014
What to Ask Before You Marry
How well can you answer these questions with a long-term view? General What are the five most important things to you in a marriage? I love you becau…
March 29, 2014
Top Ten Stress Management Tips
Relax. Relaxation techniques include breathing techniques, tensing and relaxing muscles, meditation, and visualization. Recognize what you are feelin…
March 22, 2014
Attacks by Panic
Suddenly your heart starts beating out of your chest and you can’t catch your breath. You feel …
March 15, 2014
Adjusting to Grief and Trauma
Normal Reactions: shock emptiness nervousness fatigue anger denial guilt agitation restlessness hopelessness These typical reactions affect sleep, ap…
March 10, 2014
The Effects of Child Abuse
"Childhood abuse isn't something you 'get over.' It is an evil that we must acknowledge and con…
March 8, 2014
Help! I Can’t Sleep!
How many of us have tossed and turned and have been aggravated by an inability to sleep? Lookin…
March 3, 2014
Common Childhood Diagnoses
Children with a disorder are often diagnosed with one of the following: Autism Autism is often …
March 1, 2014
Recognizing Mental Illness
Just as recognizing when to go to the doctor or emergency room is essential, so is being able t…
February 22, 2014
Thoughts of Suicide
Thoughts of suicide need to be taken seriously. If you or someone you know is thinking of suici…
February 15, 2014
Making Love Last
A practical way to make love last is to devote at least 15 minutes a day to the relationship and two or three hours on the weekend by: Time: having f…
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