Relationships have been an area of interest since the beginning of man. While poets, artists and musicians have tried to capture the essence of relationships; understanding what creates loving and sustaining relationships has not gained public awareness. Our templates for what a relationship should entail can …Read More
Sisters and Survivors: How to Support Someone You Love Who has Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer among women. Thanks to years of research, advances in breast cancer treatment have come a very long way, and the prognosis for women who …Read More
Cultivating Self-Love
With the continuous messages we receive from the media and society, it may be difficult to learn to accept and love ourselves as we are. We can become hyper-focused on our flaws and neglect to appreciate and love ourselves despite our imperfections. As society is …Read More
Combating Your Inner Critic Through Self-Acceptance
If you find yourself engaging in a negative monologue in your mind, you are struggling with your inner critic. Your inner critic is responsible for making you feel worthless, stupid, small, a loser and incapable. It is the voice that makes you feel bad about …Read More
Coping Strategies for Preschoolers Afraid of Halloween
More than 1,600 stores sold Halloween costumes in 2012, reports the U.S. Census, and those costumes include cartoon characters, monsters and every type of character in between. For young children and preschoolers, Halloween can turn into a fearful and traumatic experience because of spooky stories, …Read More
Helping Your Child Manage Back to School Blues
Parents carry a great deal of responsibility from the mortgage, providing healthcare, possibly caring for elderly parents and raising children. As the new school year approaches, they face additional stressors that often include paying for back-to-school supplies, new clothes and possibly tuition. Many parents may also …Read More
Forgiveness or Detaching with Love from Pain
The pain of the past can haunt us for decades. How do we come to terms with situations in which we have been hurt by others and come to the other side where we experience inner peace and healing? You might be wondering is forgiveness …Read More
Reframing Challenges Into Growth Opportunities
The human epidemic is worry. We worry about the smallest of details to the biggest situations. What color should I paint my walls to whether or not purchasing this house is a good idea. Life is filled with decisions that we must make on a …Read More
Defeating Fear in Relationships Through the Embrace of Self-Love
We all desire to be in loving relationships. Love produces joy, peace and compassion. These are emotional energies we all want to experience. Unfortunately, fear of loss or rejection can obstruct our abilities to create and sustain loving and healthy relationships. Instead we find that …Read More
Laughter: The Best Medicine and Its Health Benefits
Deep-rooted belly laughter is powerful. Laughter as medicine is gaining more awareness and popularity, especially in science. Deep belly laughter is a wonderful human experience that allows us to experience the joy that life brings. It can bring people closer together through sharing of experience …Read More