Between a global pandemic AND the political divide, it’s no surprise that family get-togethers are OVERLY stressful and overwhelming. Many families are feeling torn apart and it’s taking a serious toll on mental health. The holiday season is stressful enough without the …
Managing Family Relationships Under Severe Stress Is the Coronavirus causing you fear, worry, and uncertainty? Uncertain times bring uncertain circumstances and, unfortunately, parents and children are feeling it the most right now. It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a …
Have you felt a heightened feeling of anxiety during COVID-19 quarantine? Take a look at these 4 tips for coping with heightened anxiety during quarantine.
Are major life events or everyday hassles stressing you out? Stress can definitely magnify how we respond in our relationships. In our close relationships, our own irritability brought on by stress can have a negative impact on our interactions with loved ones. …
Feeling stressed? Depending on the situation that can be a good thing or a bad thing. A physical response which sends the body “into fight or flight” mode with a release of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, stress comes in handy if …
For most people, juggling the demands of being a high powered professional and a devoted spouse and parent is an ongoing challenge. Achieving the elusive balance can often feel like an impossible objective, especially when giving each task 100%. Fortunately, it’s not. …
The blueprint for a successful relationship is not so much a formula as it is a shift in perspective. In his Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman finds that nearly 70% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable. It’s …