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When Should I Seek Counseling?
For many people, it is a challenging decision whether or not to seek counseling. After all, challenges are a normal part of life and we can usually deal with those challenges on our own, or at least with the help of people close to us. However, at one time or another, most of us have…
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Why Take Care of Your Mental and Emotional Health?
Most people believe that it is a good idea to take care of your physical health. Most of us try to eat right, exercise, get regular checkups, and get medical care when we need it. However, few people put that same kind of priority and effort towards their mental and emotional health. As a…
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Ten Rules for Being Human
Follow the link to view “Ten Rules for Being Human.” Although I might adjust these “rules” in a couple of places, I find that, for the most part, they are quite realistic (including rule #10). What do you think? What would you add or remove from these rules? Ten Rules for Being Human – by…
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Dose of daily happiness leads to longer life » Knoxville News Sentinel
When were you at your happiest? Is it now? What would bring your more happiness? This article, I think, is a good reminder about how important it is to have “a dose” of happiness everyday. It also gives some real basic suggestions about where to find it. I would include, spending a little extra, positive…
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Want Better Family Relationships?….Take a Vacation.
Have you ever wondered if family vacations are really worth the time and effort you put into them? I have. As a matter of fact, my family and I just got back from a vacation to Florida. There were eight of us packed into one vehicle….
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Is Middle-age the Time of Least Happiness?
An interesting study in the UK suggests that people tend to be happiest prior to their late 20s, and after age 50. Middle age (30s and 40s) tends to be a time of more “grumpiness” for people. It is suggested that perhaps, in part, it is due to the weight of responsibility people experience during…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
NIMH Guide on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Although sometimes kids may just seem like they are not paying attention, or are “bouncing off the walls,” they may actually have a disorder, called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If your child’s behavior seems out of control, or if s/he seems to be “driven by a motor,”…
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Would You Want Spirituality Included in Your Counseling?
I have always believed that it is important to give clients the option of including their religious/spiritual beliefs in the counseling session. After all, what we believe about life and its purpose is going to have a big impact on how we approach every day situations, and on how we view ourselves. Of course it…
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How Does Your Marriage Measure Up?
Is your marriage in good shape? There are many different ways to tell, but some are more sure than others. A marriage assessment is one quick and easy way to see how your marriage is doing, compared to marriages of other people. By following the link below, you can complete a brief, free assessment that…
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NIMH · Publications
NIMH · Publications This is a great resource for information on issues related to mental health. It is provided by the National Institute for Mental Health.
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