Experts opine that relationships should be nurtured. Otherwise, building strong relationships may not be possible. Especially, couples should avoid certain mistakes if they want to have a healthy relationship with each other. Continue reading “Building Strong Relationships”
Author: Dr. Sarah
Asperger’s syndrome, which is a type of autism can affect a person in how he/she perceives the world and relates to people. Although Aspergers do not face learning disabilities as in autism, they may experience difficulties in learning, in the form of dyspraxia or dyslexia, and other disorders like epilepsy and ADHD. More often than not, you won’t be able to tell if a person has Asperger’s syndrome merely by his/her appearance. The main areas that a person with Asperger finds difficulties in are social interaction, social communication and social imagination. These difficulties often lead to confusion and anxiety in such individuals. Continue reading “Facts and Myths about Asperger’s Syndrome”
Marriages go through a series of changes, just like the people in it do. You should understand that change is inevitable, and that it doesn’t reflect on your marriage in a bad way. Here are 8 stages that most healthy marriages go through. Continue reading “Stages Of Healthy Marriages”
Teenage mood swings are not uncommon, but a parent needs to know when it’s just a mood swing, and when it’s a sign of a deeper issue. Studies have shown that a growing number of teens are experiencing depression these days. While factors like, the effect of peers and experiences contribute to depression, parents’ behavior has a major hand in it too. Continue reading “Link Between Teen Depression and Parent Behavior”
Marriages are made in heaven, and a lot of them are re-made in a therapist’s office. Many couples go through relentless fights and arguments that only end in a divorce, while the wiser ones seek out for a couple’s counselor’s help. But what do you so when your spouse doesn’t want to see a therapist? On one hand, you want to save your marriage, while on the other hand, you don’t want to severe your ties with your spouse any further, by egging them on to go see a therapist. Its a tricky place I understand, but have you considered couple’s counseling for one? You’ll be surprised with how much one person can do! Continue reading “Attending Couple’s Counseling without Your Better Half”
While holidays mark a time of happiness, fun and warm cheer to many, it kicks off an underlying toxic anxiety in some kids. While there are a number of fun, enjoyable events occurring at home and school, it isn’t one of the best scenarios for teens suffering from anxiety disorders. To them, it means a series of disrupted schedules, inevitable travel plans and unpredictable social gatherings. Coping with teen anxiety during the holiday season can be quite stressful if you don’t know where to begin. Read on and we’ll give you some pointers on how you can help your child cope with it. Continue reading “Holiday Season Adds to Teen Anxiety”
Apart from the “me” becoming “we”, do healthy marriages mark the end of personal freedom? Does it mean you do everything together, be it activities, or outings? Does it mean you can’t have the same social life as you did before marriage? These are common questions that most soon-to-be-married couples dread. Continue reading “Healthy Marriages Don’t Take Away Your Freedom”
You know when you’re constantly bickering and having fights that keep going in circles, that all’s not well in your relationship. A relationship can turn into a blame game when we notice only the faults in our partners. Couple’s therapy can help in addressing issues in intimate relationships, where the couple’s can’t seem to set it straight by themselves. Meeting a counselor may also help you understand these rifts and your partner better. Continue reading “Couple’s Counseling – Biggest Tool to Help Your Marriage”
We know how it feels to fall flat on your face and turn pink in the face. We also know how it feels to fall flat on your face and emerge unabashed and laugh it off. The key, is self-esteem. Grappling with a low self-esteem on a daily basis can get frustrating. Don’t fuss, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it isn’t an oncoming train. Continue reading “Win Over the World with Your Self-esteem”
A wise old couple once said that the key to a good marriage is knowing what battles to choose. Fighting with your spouse is like a double-edged sword, it can either make for a disastrous or a healthy marriage. Confused? Read on, and we’ll tell you how fights are a deciding factor in healthy marriages. Continue reading “Fights that Can Either Lead to or Prevent Healthy Marriages”