Conflict-resolution skills are essential for repairing and preserving close relationships. Most of us grew up in families that did not model healthy conflict-resolution. So, the task of learning these fair…
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Conflict is an inevitable part of any close relationship. Most people dislike engaging in conflict and some people even go out of their way to avoid it. But, resolving conflict…
An Overview of: “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community” Loneliness and social isolation have been growing…
Stressors are what activate the stress in your body. Stressors can be anything that cause you to see, feel, hear, smell, taste or imagine that can cause you harm. External…
“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV) One…
Favorite season of the year: summer, fall, winter, spring? Summer What is your favorite place to travel (realistically) and what is your dream travel? Anywhere beach and warm. I have…
This was the title of a book that I purchased as part of a book list for a course in graduate school. It was a recommendation, but not required. My…
Sexual assault is something that occurs all too often and it’s not just perpetrated against women. 43% of men report having experienced some form of sexual assault in their lifetimes….
Unfortunately, many of us aren’t taught emotional identification, let alone the value in being able to name our feelings. The ability to name our emotions can be a powerful tool…
Maybe the mere appearance of the word Shame causes you to feel something. Perhaps you remember hearing someone speak about shame, and you walked away feeling confused, or worse, you…
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