Every child is going to have problems managing their anger, even if they do not have disordered thinking. In both situations, it’s important to understand how to handle the anger as a parent. Here are four tips for this: ​Realize You Can’t Control Your Child’s Emotions: First off, you should come to the realization that you can’t control your child’s emotions. If your child is angry about something, it’s probably for a valid reason.…
Read More »If the word ‘cutting’ means skipping school to you, you may be surprised to learn what cutting means to today’s teens and how many are doing it. Today, cutting means nonsuicidal self-harming, and nearly one in every five teen girls aged 14 and 15 is doing it. Cutting is difficult to understand, particularly for parents and other family members of the teens who do it, but understanding why teens are cutting themselves is the first step in helping them.…
Read More »When you’re newly engaged to be married, it’s exciting to think about the blissful married life that is ahead of you. While you and your soon-to-be-spouse might eagerly be anticipating your wedding, it’s worthwhile to also devote some time to working on your relationship. Getting married generates a significant amount of change in your lives, and some of these changes may be tough to navigate without professional help. It’s beneficial to schedule some appointments with a marriage counselor who will be able to ease this transition.…
Read More »If you are dealing with problems in your relationships, you might be wondering if counseling is right for you. There are many people who benefit from seeing a counselor and have had great experiences and insight. This is especially the case if you are Christian and would like more help knowing how to have more meaningful relationships, while also strengthening your relationship with God. Here are some things that you will learn in counseling.…
Read More »In the classic “Monty Python” sketch, “Lion Tamer,” an accountant, goes to a career coach because he is tired of his old job. Those stuck in this situation likely know how he feels. A major career change can be exciting. But expecting too much of a change is problematic. Accountants bored with their need to understand how a career coach can help. While making the jump from accountant to lion tamer may be tough in one go, a career coach can help point them in the right direction.…
Read More »Substance abuse and addiction may have been around for as long as the Homo Sapiens species has existed. Experimenting with psycho-active plants, organic compounds, and distillations seems to be part of human nature. Addiction happens naturally with substances that are biologically or chemically habit-forming. However, addiction has become more common in modern humans compared to our distant past due to the introduction of medicines and pharmaceutical drugs. According to one source, drug overdoses kill over 40,000 people per year in the United States.…
Read More »Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that occurs during childhood and may extend through adolescence and adulthood. This condition makes it quite difficult for your child to focus on tasks and pay attention. Some children show tendencies of hyperactivity and become very impatient as well. This condition makes it hard for children to behave well in school. These problems can be treated with medicine and behavior modification modalities. However, a new trend of hiring a personal and licensed coaches to help your children accomplish goals and improve social skills is meeting with success.…
Read More »Are you considering taking an antidepressant but are unsure what one to pick? There are several different kinds, and each type works differently for each person, so finding the right drug can take some trial and error. Read on for some of the pros and cons of the more common types of antidepressants. SSRI The brain is full of neurotransmitters, which essentially act as messengers between your brain cells. One type of neurotransmitter is called serotonin, and it helps regulate mood, appetite, and your sleep cycles.…
Read More »If your child is starting college and will be away from home, this is likely an exciting time for them. Under that excitement, however, your child may be feeling anxious and scared, especially if they are shy. They may not be very forthcoming, so make sure you take time to sit down and talk with them about what they are feeling. Below are some tips so you can help your child make their first year of college a good experience.…
Read More »One of the biggest worries that parents have is that they will raise a child that feels entitled to things. There are so many entitled children that it can be hard to know what things are causing the feelings of entitlement. Luckily, there are some things that every parent can do to help avoid raising an entitled child. Here are some suggestions. 1. Teach Your Child To Work Hard and Take Responsibility…
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