Avoid Holiday Stress with 5 simple questions
Family | Relationships | Self Improvement
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, or so we’re told. For many of us, the holiday season starts a long and arduous holiday stress management tour of duty. But there are ways to minimize holiday stress, especially in regard to attending gatherings. It is wonderful to be invited to holiday gatherings […]
Feeling Lonely? Try this ….
Relationships | Self Improvement
Why in a day and age when we are connected 24/7 to others, do we feel lonely? People report feeling lonely, because they lack real connection with others. Connection that is open, honest and genuine. Being open and honest, isn’t always sexy and may not set the tone of having it “all together” that […]
Aging Parents and transitioning to skilled care
Relationships
Aging Parents: Why We Transition Our Loved Ones from Our Home to a Skilled Nursing Facility Today many adults find they are not only taking care of their children, but their aging parents as well. Many of these families discover over time that caring for their loved ones in the home is no longer an option. […]
How to make “The Most Wonderful Time of Year” actually feel that way
Family | Relationships | Self Improvement
For many people, the holidays are their FAVORITE time of the year. There are parties to go to, people to see, gifts to buy, and the chance to see loved ones. But for many more, the holidays feel downright terrible. For those of you that just aren’t feeling that joyous, first know you’re not alone. […]
Ideas To Eliminate Negativity In Your Life
Relationships | Self Improvement
It’s common to fall into a funk or to even start feeling depressed, especially as the holiday season approaches. Just thinking about it is enough to send some people into a tailspin! In our practice we spend time with clients talking about how to eliminate things that create a sense of negativity in their lives. […]
Spring Cleaning – Relationships
Relationships | Self Improvement
It’s springtime and with springtime comes spring-cleaning. Right? You have probably seen one of those checklists that remind you what to do for your house? Listing things like check the sprinkler systems, change your filters etc. Most people are so busy these days that they would forget all about what to do in that regard, […]
How to Survive the Holidays with family
Family | Relationships
10 TIPS FOR SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS (without strangling your relatives) While parts of us become filled with the bliss of decorating, gift giving and seeing the joy on other’s faces, the other part of us begins to break down in a panic stricken sweat while trying to figure out excuses as to how we can avoid […]
Parenting Young Men Is Not For Wimps
Family | Parenting | Relationships
At any given time, on any given day, the topic of parenting teenage boys dominates my private practice. Parent’s emotions range from victory to defeat. The fact remains, parenting teenage boys is not an easy task, nor for the faint of heart. Here are some basic strategies you can adopt to help survive “The Teenage […]