Depression is a commonly used term in modern society. The media, celebrities, books, magazines and various other facets of our society use the term depression to signify various degrees of emotional distress and sadness. As parents, teacher’s, caregivers and even friends of teens, it is important to be able to recognize the signs if your […]
Trust is an essential component in any relationship, and is especially crucial to the health and longevity of intimate and marital relationships. There are various ways in which couples build trust and intimacy through everyday interactions. According to John Gottman, couple expert, the simple act of attuning to and recognizing your partner’s needs is essential. […]
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. True, but distance can also cause some problems in a relationship as well. Long-distance relationships can cause excess stress, conflict and pose unexpected challenges. Whether you are presently in a long distance relationship, are experiencing some time apart from your partner due to travel, or are facing […]
Being assertive can be hard. You are often socialized from a young age to put others first and pretend everything is ok. Or, perhaps you grew up in an environment were people yelled to be heard. If either of these early environments rings true for you, you may be communicating either passively or aggressively. Assertiveness […]
What would you write on a Valentine card to yourself? This Valentine’s day, I call you to write a Valentine note addressed to you! A note from a place of self-love on this day that we so often tell others how much they mean to us. In your note, you can include the following: What […]
Most people don’t realize that self-esteem is something that takes work. We assume it is a given or that we either have it or don’t. But this isn’t so. Self-esteem can be improved by spending some time working on three fundamental parts of ourselves: Our ability to value ourselves, to unconditionally love ourselves and to […]