Communication Whether you’re presenting ideas to fellow students in discussions or structuring arguments for an assignment, studying online or in a classroom definitely requires you to develop your communication skills. And because students are building …
We all know romantic relationships are hard work. Like cars, they require regular maintenance to keep them running well. If there is a problem, it’s best to have it repaired right away to avoid further …
Almost all of us have had the experience of being in a conversation where, no matter how hard we try, our thoughts keep wandering away from the person in front of us. Nothing ignites the …
Having an Affair is the Ultimate Power Play. Navigating the waters of marriage counseling after one partner has been unfaithful can be challenging. The trickiest part is maintaining an attitude of what Carl Rogers famously called “unconditional …
Infidelity is unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship. It can severely strain a relationship and the people involved. An affair can leave the other person feeling devastated, alone, betrayed, and confused. Sometimes, an affair ends a relationship. …
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach first described by Professor William R. Miller, PhD, in an issue of Behavioral Psychotherapy in 1983. As the name suggests, this technique is about motivating the client to change …
Couples therapy isn’t just individual therapy doubled. When couples seek help most couples arrive in the office with major conflicts after being in a relationship for years or even decades. They are used to hearing …
USING CBT – FIVE “GET POSITIVE” TECHNIQUES This Article is a reprint by Jennifer Anderson writing for Everyday Health. Negative thinking can slow depression recovery, and the reason is obvious: If you think negative thoughts, …
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS The Right Questions consist of ten powerful inquiries designed to reveal what is motivating your actions. The answers to these questions will immediately clarify your thinking and support you in making the …
This is a reprint of “Living with Anxiety” by Bethany Bray, May 24, 2017 Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 18 percent of the adult population, or more …
“I’m going to stop relying on drugs or alcohol this year.” Done. You’re a changed person. Recovering from a drug or alcohol problem isn’t as easy as saying the statement above. It takes time. It …
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Now is an appropriate time to think about what you’d like to accomplish in the coming year. If every day is a fresh start, it’s always an opportunity to begin anew. Here are 12 simple …
CASE of DEBRA. Debra’s patience is beginning to wear thin with her colleague Ronan. A few days earlier he had undermined her yet again, this time in front of other colleagues during the weekly team …
Tired of the results in your life? Who doesn’t have something they want to perfect about themselves. Most people feel there is always something to be tweaked. initiating change requires awareness of behavior, acceptance of …
Are your kids addicted to video games? The word “addiction” gets used a lot to describe a certain kind of focused attention on media and technology. We say we’re “addicted” to checking our email or …