Self-Soothing Tips for High-Conflict Couples
SELF-SOOTHING TIPS FOR HIGH-CONFLICT COUPLES If your arguments feel out of control, you need to step away and bring yourself back to a calm state. By Brittini Carter, LMHC Most…
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The Power of Gossip
THE POWER OF GOSSIP By Richard Innes “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.”1 Alan Boone tells the humorous story of how a young man…
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What Is the Difference Between Stonewalling and Gaslighting?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STONEWALLING AND GASLIGHTING? By Laura Silverstein, LCSW In any relationship, it’s natural to encounter challenges and conflicts. But what happens when those conflicts turn toxic? …
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Parents, Teens, and Smartphones
PARENTS, TEENS, AND SMARTPHONES Parents Need to Recognize the Legitimate Benefits and Dangers of the Smartphone While Teaching Our “Digital Natives” to Do the Same By David Eaton Children born…
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Managing Conflict through Friendship
MANAGING CONFLICT THROUGH FRIENDSHIP If you want to have better fights, be better friends. By Sinead Smyth, LMFT It may surprise you to learn that happier couples do not argue…
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Managing Conflict with Humor
MANAGING CONFLICT WITH HUMOR By Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., Melinda Smith, M.A. Laughter is a powerful tool for bringing people closer together, managing conflict, and reducing tension. Here’s how…
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‘Pants’ Rules
‘PANTS’ RULES Please every parent and guardian should teach their children and wards, especially toddlers, very early about ‘PANTS’ rules. Times have changed and the world has become a very…
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How To Minimize Digital Distractions in Your Marriage
HOW TO MINIMIZE DIGITAL DISTRACTIONS IN YOUR MARRIAGE By Brooke Wilson For some, it’s social media or checking your fantasy football team; for others, it’s being in the pit of…
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Ghosting: The Silent Breakup
GHOSTING: THE SILENT BREAKUP Tips on how to deal with being ghosted and how to improve communication if you have been the ‘ghoster.’ By Laura Silverstein, LCSW In the modern…
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Why Your Spouse Should Be Your First Priority (Even If You Don’t Feel Like Theirs)
WHY YOUR SPOUSE SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY (EVEN IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE THEIRS) Should your husband or wife always come first? By Eric Williams You’ve always heard that…
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