3 Steps To ‘Fair Fighting’
All couples at one time or another will find themselves in arguments and at times “fighting”. Yes, even the healthiest couples do have conflict and verbal battles from time to time, the question is about whether or not their combative moments are in fact healthy or not. It’s important to note that couples that don’t […]
Self-Care: Why You Need It
Here’s the short of it. Self-care is being able to say ‘no’ to others, it’s making time for yourself, it’s staying true to what you believe. It’s being able to say … I. Matter. I must take care of me. If you are going to live the good life, the life filled with joy and […]
Self Esteem: Understanding Your Worth and Value
Let’s face it much of our early childhood development is impacted by the way others love, listen, and interact with us. Most of us learn early on in our development to consider what other people say, to listen and then make decisions based on their facial expressions, words, and actions … here’s the problem … […]
How Do I Build Confidence in Myself?
By Justin Stum, LMFT | Licensed Counselor & Therapist How Do I Build Confidence in Myself? Confidence is one of those things that a lot of people assume you either have or you don’t, like it’s some personality trait you were born with. In my 23 years of working with people as a therapist in […]
Mindful Morning Startup: Change Up Your Routine
You want to start your day of right? Well read on. Do you ever feel like when you get up in the morning the day starts too slow? Maybe your mood or energy is in a funk? Well, how you start your morning off sets the stage for how the rest of the day unfolds. […]
Breaking Bad Habits : Step by Step
So if you’re like most people you have habits, likely lots of them. We are creatures of habit is the old saying. We are habitual because our brains, not our core selves, are in fact wired to be habitual. Let me explain, have you ever wanted to sit in the same area of a classroom […]
Family Vacations: Buy Experiences, Not Things
Getting out of the house and taking a vacation is an excellent way to spend some quality time with your family and unwind from the humdrum of everyday life. It’s easy to get into routines and just as easy to let the summer slip without the memories you’d really wish you had. If you plan […]
5 Tips If You Are Alone For The Holidays
Being alone does not have to mean you feel lonely. You can have an enjoyable holiday season, even if you are alone. Holidays are a time when we share and give love, and often people who are alone during this time can unfortunately end up feeling depressed when they do not have people with whom […]
5 Signs Of A Healthy Couple Relationship
How do you know if your relationship is healthy? People often try and find out what is healthy based on what they experienced in their previous relationships. Consciously or not, they often determine health based on what they experienced when growing up in their family of origin. There are many indicators that would help show […]
Back To School: Staying Connected To Your Teen
We live in a world that thrives on instant gratification. The prevalence of mobile devices and tablets provides a forum of content on demand. Unfortunately, although we have a plethora of facts at our fingertips with our trusty smart phones, the answers to our complex social questions and emotional quandaries are not always so instantaneous. […]