Relationships: Relationship Building & Management

Personal Change: Do You Welcome It or Resist It?

Imagine a major barrier blocks you in your life. It interrupts your growth as a man or woman. Let's call it a wall. You know you don't want to be where you are, but you feel stuck. You have tried to break through, but the wall is still in front of you. Such a scene plays out many times in the normal flow of life.

Some examples are in order:

~You know you are underpaid and bored in your secure job, but you balk at the thought of getting back into the job market.

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Dr. Neill Neill, our official Overcoming Alcoholism Expert

Can Dog Training Cause Dog Aggression?

Dog owners beware! There is evidence to show that some dog training methods can actually make your dog aggressive.

A study (Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs) showing undesired behaviors was conducted by the Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects and risks of historically used methods to deal with behavior issues.

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Eleanor Scheidemann, our official Pets Expert

Abusive Relationship Healing - Lifting Depression after Your Abusive Relationship

It is common knowledge that when one is beaten down, they feel beaten down. So it's no wonder that domestic abuse survivors frequently suffer from depression. We see this in individuals living in an abusive relationship, and in those having left their abuser

What is it that makes it possible for these people to heal their depression? The following actions to avoid, and steps to take, are essential to the resolution of depression for domestic abuse survivors.

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Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D., our official Abusive Relationships Expert

The New Marriage - Part Two of Four

When we fail to get the response or connection with our partner that we want, perhaps we should stop and look at our own thoughts and behavior. It may remind us of frightful tigers from our past stalking the room. Sometimes a calm and collected exterior hides demons lingering from childhood. But how do we uncover the real person underneath our sophisticated facade? We climbed that mountain so long ago; the path we took may be lost in the undergrowth.

Our ascent of the First Mountain begins at birth.

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Dr. Linda Miles, our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert

Top 10 Signs of a Cheating Man

A cheating man can only hide his cheating ways for so long before he gets caught. The longer a man cheats, the higher probability he will get caught. In this busy day and age, it is difficult to carry on more than one relationship. However, with inventions like the internet, accessibility to willing partners has become easier than ever. There are various ways to tell if your man is cheating.

We have listed the top 10 signs of a cheating man below. If your man exhibits any of these signs, it may be time to take a closer look.

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Stephany Alexander, our official Dating Expert

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? The Facts Might Surprise You

Jackie asked me how many drinks her husband could have in a day before she should worry. She says he drinks three or four beers in the evening on work nights and a lot more on weekends when he doesn't have to go to work the next day. She thinks he may be a functioning alcoholic.

Kevin worries that his wife's three or four glasses of wine in the evening could be the beginning of alcoholism. Alcoholism runs in her family.

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Dr. Neill Neill, our official Overcoming Alcoholism Expert

The Heart of A Woman

The heart of a woman is an indescribable gift. She initiates conversations with strangers in the ladies room. She recommends the perfect place to find the perfect dress to a woman she meets at the beauty salon. She clips coupons to send to her daughter-in-law. She smiles when she would rather scream; cries when she is happy, and often says “yes” when she means “no”. A woman keeps the refrigerator fully stocked in case someone stops by unexpectantly. A woman fights for what she believes in by supporting community endeavors with both time and money. She listens to friends, helps with homework, and gives unconditional love. Women cry over their children’s accomplishments, during a romantic movie, while reading sentimental cards at a card shop or when opening a special present.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Family Violence Healing: 3 Keys to Healing Parental Alienation

When children go away to college and get away from "who and what" the controlling family members want them to be, a window opens up. What they discover is their essence. Now here's the gem...

That essence is a composite of their formative years. If you were in their lives during this time, good chance you can slip back in and they can be in yours.

3 Keys to Healing Parental Alienation

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Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D., our official Abusive Relationships Expert

Simple Techniques for Brain-Friendly Learning

Would you like to discover ways to help your child (and you!) retain information quickly and easily? Utilize these brain strategies and watch your child learn with ease!

First, a stress-free environment allows greater facilitation of learning. No fear of failure increases your child's willingness to risk and try creative, unconventional methods to solve problems. We promote this environment by talking to our children about our expectations.

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Lisa Preston, our official Homeschooling Expert

Abusive Relationship: Subtle Communication Patterns of Abusive Relationships

People ask me what kind of domestic abuse assessment screen helps someone who is abused to see the light. In providing assessments for thousands of people, I'm convinced that a tool that reveals the subtle communication patterns of abusive relationships helps someone being abused to awaken to their circumstances.

Moreover, identifying these subtle, and often unconscious, interaction patterns helps the abused partner recognize what keeps the abuse dynamic going and, from here, what stops it.

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Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D., our official Abusive Relationships Expert