Regardless of the type of problem you are facing or what type of therapy you choose to help you work through it, merely asking for the help is not enough to reach a resolution. Many people unwittingly prevent their therapists from being of any assistance. While you may say, “Please help me,” your behavior may [...]
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Sabotaging Your Own Treatment
Saturday, January 26th, 2013Coping with Working Mom Guilt
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012For some mothers, leaving their children to go to work ranks right up there with facing a firing squad; the sad looks on their little faces and the nagging feeling that you are going to miss some spectacular moment in their development that you will never be able to regain are only a couple of [...]
Vacation Time is a Necessity
Thursday, July 19th, 2012Most of us consider a weekend getaway to be a vacation. However, research suggests that individuals who do not take at least two full weeks off from work each year have an increased risk of heart disease and women, in particular, are more susceptible to depression. All over the world people take vacations spanning from [...]
Toxic Friendships
Monday, July 9th, 2012Friends are an essential element of emotional health and wellbeing. Having someone to turn to in times of sadness, fear and anger or just to share happy news can make a considerable difference in the way a person feels. Still, many people have friends who may inadvertently be causing more emotional damage than good. A [...]
Planning a Great Team Building Event
Friday, July 6th, 2012Few things are more vital to a successful business than a strong team relationship. However, such a relationship often does not come naturally and may require a joint effort on the part of management, as well as subordinate employees. Still, many leaders may be confused as to how to develop an effective team connection between [...]
Overcoming Job Loss
Monday, June 25th, 2012Few things in life can derail an individual quite like the loss of a job. For most of us, our jobs are our livelihoods. While we may have savings or investments, the majority of our routine expenses and obligations are met by the paycheck we earn from working. So it is only natural that suffering [...]
Prison-Based Dog Training Programs
Thursday, June 14th, 2012Recently, it has become popular to use pets as part of a therapy program for individuals with various conditions, however pets are now being used for a different kind of therapy. In some prisons, dogs are being given to inmates as part of their rehabilitation. The prisoners care for and train the dogs to prepare [...]
Making the Most of College with an Undecided Major
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012Ideally, by the time an individual graduates from high school, he already has a plan for his college path. While he may not have decided on a specialty, he at least knows he wants to pursue an education in law, medicine, technology, or some other field for which he has a passion. However, not everyone [...]
Overcome a Loss
Thursday, May 31st, 2012Regardless of a person’s age or health, losing a loved one is a devastatingly painful experience and depending on how close an individual was to the deceased, the grieving process can take a long time. However, with adequate support, overcoming a loss can be much less overwhelming. Still there are specific phases that a person [...]
Hidden Dangers of Inadequate Sleep
Sunday, May 20th, 2012Everyone can agree that sleep problems are a hassle. Individuals who do not get enough sleep or do not sleep well experience difficulty focusing and performing well on daily tasks at work or school. Moreover, they often lack the energy to do the things they enjoy. However, many people are unaware that poor sleep is [...]