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How Your First Argument Could Last For 50 Years - By Sharon RivkinThe Most Important Argument You’ll Ever Have in Your Relationship - By Sharon RivkinA Year Without Arguments? 3 Proven Steps to Stop Fighting and Start Healing - By Sharon Rivkin- The Relationship between Self Harm and Stigma - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodSelf injury or self harm, generally speaking, is a wider range of different things individuals do to themselves which is either in a deliberate or hidden way. It includes burning, cutting, banging the body against hard objects, pulling the hairs, scalding, biting, poisoning, and inserting or ...
Views: 10 - Is it a Good Idea to Date a Single Parent? - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Rosemary Price.Whether or not this will work out for you depends on what sort of relationship you seek, what sort of relationship the other person seeks, how many offspring they have, how old they are and how good a parent they are. But most of all it depends very much on why they want you in their lives? If ...
Views: 44 - Stay Right When You're Wronged - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Rick HansonIt's easy to treat people well when they treat you well. The real test is when they treat you badly. Think of times you've been truly wronged, in small ways or big ones. Maybe someone stole something , turned others against you, broke an agreement, cheated on you, or spoke unfairly or ...
Views: 126(1 vote) - One Part is the Whole - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI have been busy with the media discussing the recent killing of seventeen year old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. A volunteer with a local neighborhood watch committee observed Martin walking alone wearing a “hoodie” sweatshirt draped over his head. The volunteer, George Zimmerman, called ...
Views: 115 - Men are from Earth and so are Women - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Bob LivingstoneThere has been a lot written about how men and women are fundamentally different (Men are from Mars Women are from Venus as an example). There is not much discussed about how the sexes are similar. While several social movements in America have created more equality between the sexes, societal ...
Views: 100 - ***The Most Important Argument You’ll Ever Have in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Sharon RivkinThe first argument is the most crucial argument you will ever have in your relationship, setting the stage for all arguments to follow. Future conflicts will often look and sound like they’re different, but most times are simply variations of the first, unresolved argument. Understanding that ...
Views: 333 - ***How Your First Argument Could Last For 50 Years - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Sharon RivkinSounds crazy, but it’s true! Simply put, the first argument you have with your partner, if left unresolved, will manifest itself time and time again - in different forms – throughout your entire relationship. When we fall in love and begin a partnership, we temporarily maintain our best ...
Views: 222(1 vote) - ***A Year Without Arguments? 3 Proven Steps to Stop Fighting and Start Healing - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Sharon RivkinHave you ever considered a year without arguments? In these times of economic chaos, it is more important than ever to minimize your fighting and disagreements, and create a more harmonious relationship with your spouse and family. Couples simply cannot afford to divorce as easily during a ...
Views: 200 - Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiveness is another tool or jewel for self discovery to assist us on our spiritual journey to enlightenment. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.” Forgiveness is also about letting go ...
Views: 187 - When All You Can Do Is Wait - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There are so many things that happen on a daily basis to add to your stress level. A new project just landed on your desk, the school called, new bills in the mail, and you are waiting for that important phone call or letter. This is the hardest thing to do, just wait. Sure, you can occupy ...
Views: 225 - How To Handle Difficult Family Members - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Kimberley CohenA family may include parent(s), sibling(s), partner, children, aunt(s), uncle(s), cousin(s), grandparent(s), grandchildren, step-parent, step brother(s) and sister(s), foster and adoptive families, and in-laws, to name a few. Whew, that's a lot of people to get along with! Whether you have a ...
Views: 216(1 vote) - Peace Equals Unity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Peace is such a wonderful word. It brings about change, a change in mindset, a change in behavior and a real humbling sensation within. When you say peace, it means drop all the weapons both physically and verbally. Peace makes you go deep within yourself and you realize, I don’t want all ...
Views: 229 - Precautions after Cosmetic surgery - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Alexis NormanHumans have always been concerned about the beauty throughout the history of civilization. The first ever plastic surgery was reported around 1500 B.C. in India. The ancient surgeon Sushruta has made significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery. He has described various techniques ...
Views: 153 - Coming Out - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Tobias Müller"I'm gay and that's a good thing", then outed the mayor of Berlin and declared himself a few years ago publicly acknowledge his homosexuality. That was great! But not everyone is prominent and can bring a sentence with so quickly behind him and then go over to everyday life. For most gay, ...
Views: 231 - Only Funny in the Sunday's - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI love reading the Sunday funnies. One of my favorites is For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnston. In a recent comic, the young child, Mike, was having a bad day. Trying to construct a building out of Lego-type pieces, gravity was working against him as the entire structure collapsed. In a fit of ...
Views: 142(1 vote) - Part II - Forgiveness - The 5 Things That Keep You From Living the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Sandra WapniarskiPart II - Forgiveness - The 5 Things That Keep You From Living the Life of Your Dreams 2. Forgiveness Forgiveness is three fold; forgiving others, asking for forgiveness and forgiving yourself. In my lifetime there were many relationships that were shattered, but the connection to the ...
Views: 151(1 vote) - Three Easy Ways to Control Your Anger - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dion DalyDo you think you have some sort of anger problem? Nearly every day on tv you see angry people usually a married couple arguing over their relationship, as they are washing the dishes. They nearly always end up shattering the dishes all over the kitchen. After that you will get their ...
Views: 262(2 votes) - New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Kathryn WheatUndeserved Forgiveness. Wow, those 2 words together are powerful! I believe that God grants us undeserved forgiveness and that, in turn, we are meant to allow the same for others. Actually doing it .…..well that’s the hard part. As a Christian, I know and believe that it’s possible to ...
Views: 128(1 vote) - No Reason - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Janet PfeifferNo Reason Ten years ago, my Uncle John passed away. Although in his eighty’s, it was hard on his son, Johnny. Three months later, Johnny’s only child, his beautiful fourteen year old daughter, was in a car that plunged into an icy Ohio River where she tragically drowned. Her mother, Johnny’s ...
Views: 82(1 vote) - Stages of Dementia - What to Expect - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Andy YangThe middle dementia stages can be regarded as as being the most problematic stage for the caregiver and even those individuals that suffer with this ailment. Individuals who suffer from dementia struggle with uncertainty along with discouragement particularly when he/she also have intellectual ...
Views: 222(1 vote) - Forgive Through Compassion and Acceptance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Mark PetroffPerhaps all of us have had an intimate partner that has said or done things to us which frankly seem unforgivable! Can you remember a circumstance where you spoke hurtful or hateful words, and later recognized that you did not really mean them? The context of your life affected the content of ...
Views: 335(1 vote) - Stock Market Shocks and Relationship Quivers - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Jay LevinOne receptacle for economic stress is our relationships, which often take poundings in hard times unless we give ourselves the training to manage them You can expect that the current round of stock market volatility is going to be tougher emotionally on a larger number of people than even ...
Views: 103 - Some Common Characteristics of Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from guy brugadaIf you think about it, you'll find that low self esteem is like a mental jail, a set of rules, opinions and values, imposed by our own mind, which limit our abilities, our way of thinking and our life. Do you like what you see in that mirror? Do you feel pride, compassion and respect about ...
Views: 275(2 votes) - Coping with Betrayal - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder The subject of betrayal seems to pop up all around me with people in various relationships. I got to thinking about the nature of betrayal. What is it really? In fact, is it real at all? What is real? I think it’s a choice of which doors to open and a choice of which doors ...
Views: 250(1 vote) - Learn to Speak Spanish - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from jenkin sonulStudy Spanish language to win all the competitions today. There isn't any getting away with that. Of course there are plenty of some other excellent good reasons to learn to talk Spanish language furthermore. Before committing to and time-consuming school classes, you have countless ways to ...
Views: 98 - How Hypnotherapy Can Help to Reconcile With The Past - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Jagi EgnellSome people have issues with their past, but just can't seem to let it go. No matter what they do or where they run to the past is always with them. A lot of think people that getting away from their environment will do the trick, what they don’t realize is that they carry their environment ...
Views: 111 - Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Manages Medical Costs - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Dean McDurmontLately, the public has become more conscious of surgery mesh complications suffered by women after taking down pelvic organ Prolapse and stress urinary incontinence surgeries by making use of man-made mesh. This mesh is called upon by various names including transvaginal mesh, pelvic mesh, ...
Views: 114 - Child Custody Mediation: Things to Keep in Mind - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Matthew BrickmanIn many states, a child custody mediation session must take place before any legal court documents can be drawn up outlining custody of the child and visitation rights. This is in an attempt to get everything settled legally and peacefully instead of having to go before a judge, which would take ...
Views: 308 - Telling The Truth: A Human Deficiency? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Sarah RuizWhy is it that our human race has such a difficult time telling the truth? The politician scandals mount each day as our own leaders think the best way to get through something is to lie about it. Almost always, especially with today’s technology and media resources the ones who lie get caught ...
Views: 171 - The Keys to Effective Family Divorce Mediation in Florida - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Matthew BrickmanMy Experience in Family Divorce Mediation My name is Matthew Brickman and at the time of this article I have conducted nearly 300 mediations over the past several years. As a professional family mediator I specialize in conflict surrounding family issues and 99% of the time the mediation ...
Views: 163 - How to Differentiate Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Nervous Breakdown - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauChronic fatigue syndrome and nervous breakdown are often thought of as a condition that is one and the same. However, these two are entirely different from each other. Here we differentiate the two by looking into their definitions, signs and symptoms and other pertinent information. Chronic ...
Views: 308(2 votes) - Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Les LinetMost of the talk and research about ADHD has been directed towards children with little more than passing reference to adult ADHD. Most adults with ADHD do not look like the typical depiction in childhood, Typically, but not always, as kids with ADHD mature into adolescence, the hyperactive ...
Views: 461(4 votes) - Relationship Counselling / Couples Counselling - Why it's A Good Idea - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Richard ColeIf you are getting stuck in arguments relationship counselling is a good idea because you soon find out that there is more to understanding what is going on that you may initially think. It's wise to take time to evaluate and reflect before making big decisions; It might come as a surprise to ...
Views: 199(1 vote) - Your Mental Attitude Shapes Your Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Pamela LevinYour mental attitude has everything to do with how you get along with with others. If you have a positive attitude, you tend to create positive relationships, while a negative mental attitude breeds more of that same negativity. But how to improve your attitude if you need to? Where were you ...
Views: 200(1 vote) - Review: Walking The Unmarked Path: Notes from my Journey to Personhood in the New Millennium - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: D. Michael Ferrare ISBN: 13 978-1-58982-770-7: 10 1-58982-770-8 Publisher: Millennial Mind Publisher (An Imprint of American Book Publishing) What does it mean to become a person and furthermore, why even bother? According to D. Michael Ferrare author of Walking The Unmarked ...
Views: 191(2 votes) - "Quit Taking Everyone's Emotional Temperature" - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Susan FoxleyGrowing up with nine siblings, all with big personalities, was quite a rich and deep experience. My role in such a large Irish Catholic family was “the peacemaker”. With everyone close in age there were always arguments over who got the prize at the bottom of the cereal box, or fighting over ...
Views: 290(1 vote) - Addiction: Various Important Indicators - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Freddy Gandarilla"Addiction" is a word that has had problems holding onto its actual meaning because it's been used too often. We assert to be "addicted" to everything from chocolate to action videos and everything in between. It's one thing to exclaim we have a "jones" for something that we feel powerfully ...
Views: 211(1 vote) - KINDNESS, TOLERANCE & DIVERSITY - Life Quotes to Empower You from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Chelle Thompson"FEELINGS, TENTATIVELY TOSSED, CAN BARELY SCALE THE WALLS OF OUR SELF-IMPRISONING FEARS. WHEN WE RECOGNIZE OUR DIVINE NATURE, OUR SPIRIT SOARS OVER OBSOLETE WALLS. FREE, THEN TO LOVE OURSELVES, WE CAN LOVINGLY EMBRACE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCES." — Chelle Thompson ©2003 Inspiration Line "Human ...
Views: 296(1 vote) - Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Erin AlexanderWhat is the relationship between communication types and conflict resolution? There are 4 types of communication: Passive, Aggressive, Passive-Aggressive, and Assertive. You've heard of words like: manipulative, cynical, explosive, self-pitying, helpless, hostile, preachy, sarcastic, and ...
Views: 563(1 vote) - Tapping: Clear the Problem – Close the Gap - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Annabel FisherWhat happens when you've cleared a long standing problem with EFT? Most usually, there is a feeling of ease, relief, excitement and even curiosity. Sometimes, it's as if a void is left in its place. It's almost as if there is a gap; something is missing now. The heavy coat. In one of ...
Views: 228 - Picking A Therapist For Client Centered Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sawas DeeTreatments in the field of psychotherapy are many and different, and depending on the result you want to accomplish, combined with the means you’d be most comfortable with, there are many options that you can choose in order to improve your mental status. One of the very popular types of therapy ...
Views: 134 - Varieties of Psychotherapy And Their Applications - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sawas DeeIn today’s world there are many and different types of psychotherapy, each one varying in its approach to patients and it’s common and founding hypothesis and theories. And even though there is still no complete understanding of how the human brain functions, most of the therapeutic approaches ...
Views: 206(1 vote) - Family Therapy In The Background Of Other Therapies - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Sawas DeeToday’s psychotherapeutic developments have outgrown the past situation of psychology and psychotherapy. Where in the past, only few people would go and try to solve their problems through therapy, nowadays such people are more in numbers. That doesn’t mean that more people are experiencing ...
Views: 193(1 vote) - Toxic People or Situation? LEAVE IT IN THE 'MYSTERY' - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonAll of us will encounter toxic individuals and circumstances in our lives at one time or another. During those experiences we need to use whatever helpful tools we can find to stay balanced and clear about "who we are." One of the methods I use to maintain perspective is to create a "healthy ...
Views: 253(1 vote) - This Simple Exercise Can Transform Difficult Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sally TempletonWhen I have a client with a difficult relationship with a boss or colleague, there is a simple exercise that I ask them to do. It is a transformational exercise that can become a life-changing practice. It is simply to list the positive aspects of their “difficult person”. This includes ...
Views: 195(1 vote) - ***Don't Worry, Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Sylvia LafairCompanies could do a lot more to remove the triggers that bring patterns forward for most people. Stress is subjective. Performance evaluations, for instance, inspire a tremendous amount of dread. Although honest feedback is both healthy and helpful, evaluations are usually structured such that ...
Views: 464(3 votes) - The power of intention - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusBeing a news junkie, I’m glued to the cable networks. Wedged between the peccadilloes of badly behaving starlets and inappropriately tweeted photos, the anchor brings in two political panelists to discuss the upcoming election (Already? Really? Oy!) To feign “balance” he has a GOP strategist and ...
Views: 183(1 vote) - Resilience Tips for Your Family Building Journey - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, MSWA process requiring resilience comes in two phases. First there is the crisis, a time when the loss or distress is often too unbearable for you to see opportunities that may be available. Once the distress fades away, you may start to see potential in a new situation and to gain a new ...
Views: 200(2 votes) - Healing From the Past; Communicating About Money - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Mindy Sitton-HalleckAs most of us know, conflict is a destructive force in any relationship. Money is often a source of conflict. Money is an immense issue in our everyday lives; how we manage and communicate about it sets the tone for our relationships. Is that tone potentially explosive, argumentative, deceiving ...
Views: 208 - Intuitive Decision Making with Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Laura SilvaIntuitive decision making is the way of the future. Intuitive decision making is direct knowing without conscious reasoning. The mind is a wonderful tool for analyzing. Our intuition is a wonderful tool for knowing. In the natural evolution of man we move from instinct to ...
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