Do you find yourself getting anxious before you have a discussion with your spouse or partner? Do you feel sad or maybe frustrated after an argument with your partner? Does it seem like you are at a loss as to what to say or do in conversation with him / her? Do you find yourself not sleeping or eating well after a “fight”? Do you find yourself getting anxiety when you start to … [Read more...]
Stress, Childhood, PTSD: Coming to Hope in Letting Go of the Chaos
Has stress been an on-going part of your life? Have you tried to bury it but it just won’t go away? Do you cringe at the thought of going to therapy because of things that happened to you in the past? Do you find yourself resisting or just plain scared to death about being asked about your horrible childhood, memories or if you have PTSD? Have you been trying so desperately to … [Read more...]
Holiday Moodiness, Mayhem, or Something Else: Do I Need Some Help?
Do you find yourself feeling a bit anxious lately? Do you get annoyed by the early holiday advertising? Do hearing the words “Christmas spirit” or “Holiday cheer” or hearing songs like “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” stress you out? Does your mood seem to be off as we approach the late fall and winter? Do you just feel somewhat or a lot down or sad over the past … [Read more...]
Inside The Brewing Storm of Domestic Violence: 5 Signs and 3 Proactive Actions
Have you ever been threatened by someone you live with? Have you ever been struck or kicked by someone you love while in your home? Does it seem like you walk on egg shells when he/she is in “one of those moods”? Have you ever felt torn between going or staying with someone who you love who has threatened to harm or has harmed you? Do you feel you are on a roller coaster of … [Read more...]
Why Am I So Angry? 5 Core Causes & 3 Core Signs It’s Getting the Better of You
Do you find yourself upset for no apparent reason? Do you grit your teeth? Do you catch yourself in simple or “dumb” arguments? Are you easily annoyed by others? Do you find yourself in tense moods? Ever get frustrated or impatient with others on a regular basis? Do you get mad at yourself for mistakes you’ve made or fear of ones you might make? Do you anticipate having … [Read more...]
Adjusting to Change: 6 Things You Can Do Now
Do you get overwhelmed when faced with change? Does depression or sadness appear when you know you have to make adjustments in life that are not easy? Have you ever had change forced on you when you weren’t ready for it? Ever wondered why life changes so fast? Do you get anxious when you anticipate a change in your relationship/s? In your marriage? In your job? In your … [Read more...]
Forgive Seventy Times Seven: So Why Do I Struggle to Forgive?
Ever battle with forgiving others? Do you feel guilty at times for not forgiving someone who has hurt you? Have you prayed and prayed to God to remove the pain you feel associated with the wrong done to you? Do you find yourself feeling depressed or anxious over memories that you’d soon want to forget? Does the thought of forgiveness seem so distant for you to achieve? Do you … [Read more...]
The Heartache of Divorce: 7 Considerations with Your Child
Have you and your spouse battled over the decision of divorce? Are you having disagreements about what to do? Have you tried to work “it” out while at a loss of love and respect? Has it come to divorcing each other as you or your spouse filed for divorce? Have you wondered what to say or do for your child or children? Are you struggling with your emotions as to how you are … [Read more...]
In Our Relationship: 5 Things We Can Do to Set Healthy Emotional Boundaries
As the old saying goes, “Fences make good neighbors”. Fences help us define our space, our domain. Boundaries, just like fences signify ownership as well as protection of our own property, well-being and interests while respecting and honoring our neighbor’s rights as well. Now consider your spouse, your partner who you have devoted much time, energy, attention, and love. How … [Read more...]
4 Tell Tale Signs Holding a Grudge Is Harming Me (and my Relationships)
Have you ever been offended or disappointed by someone? Did the offense change your view about him/her? Did you tell them you were offended? Are you finding yourself “snapping” or arguing with a spouse or partner who has done you wrong or let you down? Do you find yourself ignoring or avoiding certain people who are or were a part of your life? Have you had daydreams for harm … [Read more...]
