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Should You Stay Together for the Kids?

December 22, 2014

When you have kids, the most difficult part of a divorce is often not the ending of the marital relationship, but the breakup of a family. It can be a tricky road to navigate when children are in the mix. You have probably heard that you should “stay together for the kids”- and this is actually not bad advice! While divorce may set parents free and make them happier, these benefits do not extend to children. Studies…

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How Your Dog Can Be Your Doctor

December 12, 2014

There are many reasons why people choose to get a pet- and to add to that list is something you might not expect- furry (or hairless!) friends can actually make us healthier. Research shows that having a pet can boost your mental and physical health- here’s how: They calm you down. Petting an animal actually physically reduces stress responses in people. According to the National Institute of Health, the stress hormone cortisol is reduced and heart rate…

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How to Deal with a Drinking Problem

December 8, 2014

Do you suspect that you or a loved one may have a problem with drinking? The “criteria” for being an alcoholic seem to vary depending on the source, but here we will just define a drinking problem as the point at which a person feels they are no longer in control of their drinking, and it is negatively affecting their life. Even just having one drink per night may be addictive behavior depending on the person, or…

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Setting Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays

December 2, 2014

With the holidays upon us, it is a time for much celebration and festivity. Parties and gatherings, although enjoyable, can fill one’s calendar quickly. What is meant to be a time of joyful get-togethers often ends up feeling overwhelming and chaotic. Financial strain, busy schedules, and dealing with complicated relationship dynamics during the holiday season can easily detract from the happiness this season can bring. With these mounting demands on your time and energy, it is important…

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Letting Kids Be Kids: How to Prevent Parentification

November 27, 2014

There are subtle ways that parents can make the mistake of parentifying their kids. This term means to reverse roles, causing the child to parent the adult. There are two forms of parentification: instrumental and emotional. Instrumental refers to the child actually doing physical tasks that a parent should do, such as taking care of younger siblings or even an adult relative, maintaining the household, or paying the bills. Emotional parentification happens when the child becomes the…

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Tips for Treating Sexual Dysfunction the Natural Way

November 24, 2014

Oftentimes, psychological issues as opposed to medical problems cause erectile dysfunction. With the invention of Viagra it seems so easy to treat ED these days- just pop the blue pill and the problem is solved. It is much more difficult to think about addressing deeper psychological issues that can be causing ED, and certainly takes a lot more time- but can be a more fulfilling and permanent fix. There are many reasons you or your partner may…

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5 Ways You Can Be Helpful When Your Partner Is Depressed

November 17, 2014

Just about 7% of the adult American population is struggling with depression. This means that many of you have experienced this yourself or are in an intimate relationship with someone who has dealt with the challenges that depression brings. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about your partner’s depression, and oftentimes, partners end up feeling frustrated about their inability to help their loved one to feel better. Although it is normal to feel worried…

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Hurting on the Inside, Cutting on the Outside: Understanding and Helping Teens with Self-Harmful Behavior

November 12, 2014

It can be hard to understand why your child is cutting. You may think it is for attention, a possible suicide attempt, immature and they will grow out of it, or that stopping is as easy as making the choice not to do it anymore. Perhaps you really can’t imagine why anyone would cut his or herself or how it would help a person. Actually, cutting is a type of coping skill that makes sense for many…

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How to Stave Off a Quarter-Life Crisis

November 5, 2014

People think that being in your mid-20’s is all fun and games and the best time of your life, but it can also be a time of confusion, disappointment, and disillusionment. A quarter-life crisis is a feeling of uncertainty and dissatisfaction with how your life has turned out so far. It may happen after college when reality sets in, you are truly on your own and begin working your first serious job. Perhaps you begin to doubt…

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Relationships and the Role of Technology: 5 Tips for Success

November 3, 2014

There is no denying that we live in a technology saturated world. It can be hard to imagine a day going by without responding to an email, sending a text message, or checking the latest updates on Facebook. Our intimate relationships are even tied up with technology. Some of us meet through an online dating website or live long distance and connect with our loved one via video conferencing. It is becoming increasingly important, therefore, to consider…

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