How to Get Along with Your Ex-Spouse
Can you be friends with your ex-spouse? The answer to that question depends on how the marriage ended and whether one or both of you is still harboring pain from the breakup. If you have children together, friendship may be necessary for successful co-parenting. It’s in your children’s best interest for the two of you […]
Helping Others is Good for Your Mental Health
If you’ve been thinking about how to improve your mental health, helping others is a good place to start. Research shows that people who consistently help other people or volunteer on a regular basis benefit from improved mental and physical health. In fact, according to a 2017 study by United Healthcare and VolunteerMatch, up to […]
How to Help Your Adult Child through a Divorce
It’s hard to raise kids, and there’s no playbook to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. But once your kids are self-sufficient adults, it’s tempting to think your job as a parent is done. That is, of course, until something goes wrong and they need your assistance. Such is the case when […]
Beat the Odds with New Year’s Resolutions that Succeed
It’s the New Year — time for a fresh beginning! With that in mind, perhaps you’re considering a resolution to start the year off right? You may have spent the last few weeks thinking about something in your life that you’d like to change or improve. As 2024 comes to a close and we turn […]
Is Couples Counseling Right For You?
January is right around the corner, and it’s known as a month when a lot of people file for divorce. They may spend the holidays reflecting on their relationship and realize it’s no longer fulfilling. When that happens, the New Year often seems like a good time to start anew. But it doesn’t have to […]
Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are generally considered to be a time of joy and happiness. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of U.S. adults report increased stress between November and January, and 43% say that stress interferes with their ability to enjoy the holidays. From time constraints and family […]
Are Politics Ruining Your Relationship?
It’s November, and politics have once again taken center stage in our lives. Unfortunately, that can lead to some frustrating, maybe even contentious, conversations. Perhaps the only thing you need to do to escape the mayhem is avoid Uncle Frank at the Thanksgiving dinner table. But what if it’s not that simple? What if the […]
How to Cope with Election Anxiety
Perhaps more than in the past, election campaigns in the U.S. seem to go on forever. Not long after someone is elected to office, the entire cycle starts up again. For many Americans, the process is exhausting. It can also result in high levels of anxiety, which only seem to increase as the election draws […]
How to Cope with an Unwanted Divorce
Rejection can be devastating, especially when you’re totally unprepared for it. That’s exactly what happens when your spouse blindsides you with news of a betrayal and/or the need to separate. No matter how many years you’ve been married, it’s likely that you’ll experience intense feelings of rejection — even shock. This can lead to anger, […]
Taming Your Fears
From witches and vampires to skulls and horror films, Halloween has always been associated with a number of scary symbols that elicit fear. Today, as we enter the season of ghosts and goblins, it seems like a good time to talk about fear, including how to fight it and what to do if it becomes […]
