Asking for What You Want and Getting it; “A How to Guide”
I- Honor your voice and be honest with yourself about what you need and want II- Don’t sell yourself short on what you deserve III- Take control of your life and make you a priority i.e (don’t treat yourself badly and expect others to treat you well) IV- Don’t have...
How we feel it, Bottle it & Show it
I- Remember that Rage is often depression turned inside II- Women often Stuff and Blow when they have unresolved anger that leads to rage III- Some key causes of women experiencing episodes of rage are: - Feeling marginalized - Not feeling heard -...
Post Holiday Blues
Remember that the new year is an opportunity to start over Don’t isolate yourself from friends and family Focus all the lessons you have learned from the previous year Focus on what you have versus what you don’t Create a theme song or phrase as your mantra for the...
What couples should do when family and friends interfere in their relationships
Set boundaries Don't allow third parties to influence major decisions about the relationship Be careful about what you share about your partner to others Commit compromise and communicate to working it out yourselves Seek an objective third party such as a therapist...
Dating Someone Again
Slowly target rich environment Don't integrate everything Utilize support system: friends Watch.com (be safe) / rapid dating service Single parties Check the step at the door Only 2 carry on per date Be realistic List of do’s and don'ts (don’t settle)...
Dealing with Relatives Around the Holidays
Set boundaries with family members Maintain flexibility and decrease rigidity Create new rituals while honoring familiar rituals Communicate expectations for the holiday Don’t set yourself up for unrealistic expectations Be realistic about the outcome Be willing to...
Tip for Parents with Out of Control Kids
Discipline behavior timeout does it work Bedtime, schedule and potty train ABC’s of parenting Affirmation (praise/ positive reward) Boundaries (firm tone/ not abusive) 4’s consequences, communication, contentment, consistency Structure Patience, partnership,...
Food For Thought- How to Live In the Peace of Your Day
How To Live In The Peace Of Your Day Know that, life is a series of events. Each event is a critical pathway to how each of us interact with our lives. Having an understanding of these pathways can determine our life direction. In other words, knowing that life is...
Food For Thought-Live In The Power Of You
No other person can control your life's journey. Each day you are responsible for the life you live. You control all of your emotions. Even when it appears as if the roller coaster of life is moving at a pace that is overwhelming, know that you have the power to...
Angry Couples- How To Have A Courageous Conversation
By. Dr. Argie Allen Wilson All couples disagree and often fight. The extent to which those fights turn into wars has to do with whether the couple is fighting fair or dirty. The reality is, angry people often find themselves attracted to other angry people. If you are...