Marriage is a covenant bond between 2 people, and one of the deepest wounds that anyone can experience is infidelity. Many times, the offended spouse does not want to admit that their spouse may be unfaithful, yet they will often acknowledge that there were some early warning signs. After 20 years of counseling married couples, … [Read more…]
The recent tragedy of the suicide of Robin Williams will highlight an ailing problem, and perhaps give much needed attention to this horrible experience for loved ones, family and friends. How could someone be in so much emotional pain to take their own life? It bespeaks to two problems. One is the fact that some … [Read more…]
I have been doing professional counseling for about 20 years, and there are some common questions that potential new clients ask regarding counseling. I would like to answer some of these common questions. How does counseling work? Counseling sessions are normally one hour in length, yet the first session, I like to meet with the … [Read more…]
Marriage is a partnership between two individuals that is meant to last a lifetime. Why do so many marriages fail? Why do 50% of the marriages in the United Stated end up in divorce? This is a million dollar question. This article will address three important areas that cause marriages to crumble. #1 Emotional Management … [Read more…]
Our battle against the disease of alcoholism is an uphill battle. With the many good programs, support groups and prevention services, the statistics are still staggering: About 14 million people in the US are addicted to alcohol and millions of others who display symptoms of abuse. Over 17, 000 traffic fatalities attributed to alcohol-related accidents … [Read more…]
The news is official, Penn State University is cleaning house because of the sex scandal and cover up that has rocked not only Penn State but also the entire nation. Why has this captured the attention of the nation? Because it is challenging a collective problem in our culture, which is the idolatry of organizations, … [Read more…]
1. Seat the ADD student in the front of the row, away from the door to minimize distractions. 2. Surround the ADD student with good role models. 3. Make the ADD student comfortable asking for help, and praise and reinforce non-ADD students for helping the ADD student. 4. “Acting out” often occurs at lunchtime because … [Read more…]
A blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved. The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a blended family is more abrupt. Allow time for adjustment. Make Respect a Rule – Demand … [Read more…]
Defined: Depression is a debilitating state that has a negative impact on a person’s mood, and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. A depressed person will describe their mood as sad or empty, and sometimes he or she becomes irritable easily. Some other characteristics are weight loss, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too … [Read more…]