The advent of social media and user friendly communication technology has made it increasingly easy to connect instantaneously and always be finding new friends. Unfortunately they can make it more likely for friendships to turn into flirtations and flirtations into … Continue reading
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Online Infidelity: Finding New Friends on Adult Social Networks and Emotional Cheating
December 28th, 2012Alcohol Addiction Help during the Holidays: Attending an Addiction Support Group, Seeing an Addiction Therapist
December 21st, 2012The holidays are a special time of year when people take time to focus on others, give thanks for what they have, and give to those in need. While it is easy to get caught up in the holiday festivities … Continue reading
Defining Infidelity in Pop Culture
December 14th, 2012Infidelity is often defined as a betrayal of trust. More specifically; it is a sexual or emotional betrayal of trust within a committed relationship. For women, the thought of great sex usually involves a scenario in which there is flirtation, … Continue reading
Compassion Fatigue: Seeking a Caregiver Support Group and PTSD Support
November 28th, 2012What does a caregiver have in common with a soldier, firefighter, and doctor? Compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue (CF) stems from the daily sustained amount of compassion and energy required when caring for an individual with special needs or a chronic health condition. … Continue reading
Types of Addiction: the Holidays and Addiction Support Groups and Overcoming Addiction
November 14th, 2012There is no season of the year quite like the Holiday and Christmas seasons. It’s the time of the year for social activities, excitement, decorating, spending time with family and friends, and entertainment. It’s also a time of additional pressure … Continue reading
How to Define Betrayal
October 21st, 2012Imagine this: An individual walks toward a park filled with family and friends. From a safe distance and without warning, he takes a grenade out of his pocket, pulls the pin, and tosses it into the crowd. The explosion is … Continue reading
Narcissist Personality Disorder Traits: How to Recognize and Deal with a Narcissistic Person or a Narcissistic Relationship
October 14th, 2012Does this sound familiar? Your mother is angry and frustrated with you most days and nothing you do is ever right. Most people see you as a kind, considerate, bright person, but your partner doesn’t. You explained something mundane to … Continue reading
How Classroom Routines for Children Provide Security in their Daily Education
October 7th, 2012This is the first of a four-part series that examines the importance of rituals in our lives. This article will examine the daily rituals that we all take for granted, as we often fail to recognize their role in keeping … Continue reading
Mothers Who Work
September 14th, 2012From PTO boardrooms to corporate boardrooms everywhere, the debate rages on. What is better for kids, a mom who works full time outside the home or a stay at home mom who works as a full time parent and homemaker? … Continue reading
Navigating Relationship Infidelity: Dealing with Relationship Trouble and Rebuilding a Relationship
September 7th, 2012In my private practice, when I first talk with a couple struggling to survive relationship infidelity, I take them through an assessment. When I ask, ‘what were your expectations for marriage?’ clients generally say, “A companion,” “Someone to grow old … Continue reading
