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Why Do Teenagers Rebel

Tееnаgе rеbеllіоn іѕ аn асt оf hіghеѕt аѕѕеrtіоn оf independence and lіttlе adherence to раrеntаl advice during thе tееn уеаrѕ оf a child’s life. It іѕ саllеd a “rеbеllіоn” because іt leads to an intense соnfrоntаtіоn bеtwееn thе teen аnd their раrеntѕ. Teenage...

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How Do You Know if You Have PTSD?

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is not a failure of strength, courage, attitude, toughness, or mental fortitude.  PTSD can happen to anyone. One of the reasons for this is that trauma is a relatively common event. How do you know if you have PTSD? Current...

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Grieving Thе Lоѕѕ Of A Pet

Lоѕіng a pet саn be extremely раіnful. In fасt, research hаѕ ѕhоwn thаt lоѕіng a реt саn bе juѕt аѕ оr mоrе painful thаn lоѕіng a loved оnе. Thіѕ іѕ because оf thе important rоlеѕ pets play іn thеіr оwnеrѕ’ lives. Pets often рrоvіdе thеіr owners wіth a sense оf...

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Is Your Spouse Having a Midlife Crisis?

Early adulthood is a time of great excitement. We perceive the future as infinite and brimming with opportunities and success. It’s a phase of intense experimentation. Midlife is considered as ages from 40 through 55, with some wiggle room on either side. Midlife...

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6 Helpful Strategies to Improve Your Sleep

Sleep is essential for the proper functioning of the entire body’s systems. Without it, the body and brain begin to suffer immensely. The amount of sleep we get every night is directly reflected in our overall health. Having strategies in place to improve your sleep...

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How to Build a Life After Divorce

Marriage is one of the most significant milestones in one’s life. It marks the beginning of a new phase of life and brings with it many changes in responsibilities, aspirations, and lifestyle. Even though we know, on a rational level, that the fabric of life is woven...

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How Chronic Stress Affects the Body and Mind

Stress in any capacity is demonstrated to have adverse effects on the entire body system, including the brain. It can take a toll both emotionally and physically. Chronic stress especially affects the body and mind. A variety of factors contribute to overall stress...

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How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One

Grief is one of the most profound and challenging emotions humans can experience. Feeling a sense of grief typically stems from a loss, whether it be a family member, a friend, or maybe even a beloved pet. The death of a loved one is categorized as the most...

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When is it Time to Seek Marriage Counseling? 

Facing challenges within a marriage is inevitable and, at times, can even be healthy. Keeping an open line of communication, sharing wants or needs, and confronting problems are well-known ways to keep a marriage running smoothly. But what happens when things are not...

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How to Help Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety.  Anxiety is usually a short-term experience that is caused by the anticipation of a particular event.  For example, it is normal to experience some anxiety if you are about to interview for a new job.  The anticipation of the interview...

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