On Being Thankful

Recently I was ordering at a drive through window and the server responded politely with a phrase of thanks, her inflection of the words, however, left me thinking she had simply been trained to state the words in a perfunctory manner.  It got me thinking about being truly thankful.  I … Read More

Gottman’s Marriage Tips 101

Since 1973, Dr. John Gottman has studied what he calls the “masters and disasters” of marriage. Ordinary people from the general public took part in long-term studies, and Dr. Gottman learned what makes marriages fail, what makes them succeed, and what can make marriages a source of great meaning. By … Read More

Is Your Child Stressed? Part 3

(This is the third in a 4 part blog series…) Today we will continue our Blog Series on Recognizing the Signs of Childhood Stress .  We are focusing on how you can help your child cope with their stress. Here are some practical ways for you and your child to … Read More

When does drinking become a problem?

For many people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a pleasant way to relax. However, people with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains alcohol problems and how psychologists can help people recover. For most adults, moderate alcohol use–no more than … Read More

When should someone seek help?

Individuals often hide their drinking or deny they have a problem. How can you tell if you or someone you know is in trouble? Signs of a possible problem include having friends or relatives express concern, being annoyed when people criticize your drinking, feeling guilty about your drinking and thinking … Read More

What’s in a Kiss?

What’s in a kiss? Hopefully, it’s passion. An embrace can mean certain things to people, most assuredly. However, usually it’s given as a sign of affection, but without the strength and enthusiasm behind a deep and emotional kiss. A look, a glance or even a stare can create desire within … Read More

Is Your Child Stressed? Part 2

(This is the second blog in a 4 part series…) We are continuing our Childhood Stress series.  Today we will focus on Children who hold their stress in as well as children who express their stress outwardly. Helping Children Who Hold Feelings In If your child tries extra hard to … Read More

The Strength to Say NO!

Have there been times in your life where you felt obligated to say yes to everyone who asks something of you? It didn’t matter if it was family or friend, you just had this sense that if you didn’t say yes to them that they’d turn their back on you. … Read More

Side by side

In my neighborhood, I’ve noticed that there are couples who walk side by side and those who one person is in front of the other?  One couple in particular intrigues me.  They never seem to walk at the same pace.  Either the husband is out in front of the wife or it … Read More

Married or Single?

My sister came up with a game we used to play in restaurants when we were in those hormone filled pubescent years:  Married or Single?  It was a guessing game involving couples at nearby tables – far enough away to be able to view them, but not see wedding rings.  … Read More