In a previous article, we discussed 10 tips for managing anger within yourself. In this article, we’re going to discuss several tips you can use to diffuse anger in others. We all deal with angry people at various times in life, from an angry customer to an angry colleague to an angry spouse or family […]
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In this article I want to give you some tips for dealing with anger in a healthy and productive manner. That’s an important point, actually. Anger is not a “bad” emotion. In fact, it can help you make a change in your life, help you solve a problem, and even help you stand up for […]
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Multicultural counseling occurs when a professional counselor works with a client from a different cultural group. It takes into consideration racial, spiritual, and ethnic diversity in addition to sexual preferences, disabilities, social class, and cultural bias.Throughout history, and still to this day of course, people of various ethnic and cultural groups have been discriminated against. […]
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The recent passing of my grandmother (at the age of 106!) has been a time of reflection for me. I’m very lucky that I’m not overly devastated by the loss, and I’m quickly moving through the stages of grief. However, it got me thinking that an overview of the original five stages of grief (as […]
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Perinatal Mood Disorders are mood and anxiety symptoms that occur during pregnancy or up to one year postpartum. Thankfully, they are slowly gaining greater awareness. This awareness is helping women step out of the shadows of suffering long enough to ask for help, it’s helping those closest to them recognize when help is needed, and […]
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It’s quite common for people who have taken time away from work to be stay-at-home parents to eventually return to the workforce. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 50% of working moms who left their jobs to care for their family decide to go back to work. But, that transition is not always simple and […]
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If you or a loved-one has experienced depression, you might have noticed that negative thoughts (‘I am a failure’, ‘I am worthless’, etc) tend to start a spiral reaction of negative moods and negative sensations like sluggishness and fatigue. The challenge is that even after this episode has passed, new research is showing that a […]
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If you or your spouse are considering divorce, but are not completely sure that’s the best path, there is a new opportunity called Discernment Counseling. It’s a chance to slow down, take a breath, and look at your options for your marriage.It will help you: Gain clarity and confidence about what steps to take with […]
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While most children are excited about entering middle school, some are apprehensive. And, most parents are more worried about the transition than their children. Here are some important tips to remember as your child is transitioning from elementary school to middle school. Parents want to know what they can do to help ensure the transition […]
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