Grow And Be Well

Gottman’s four horsemen

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:58:51 +0000

John Gottman is a respected researcher who has developed significant insight into the patterns of communication which enhance and damage relationships. One of his contributions to marital therapy is the identification of what he calls “The four horsemen of the apocalypse”. He believes these four patterns of communication to be

Don’t let technology control your life

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:28:51 +0000

Modern life seems to be all about time saving devices. We’re surrounded with cool gadgets that do all those jobs we hate to do or at the very least make them easier. With all that extra “free” time you might think that people’s lives would be more carefree and relaxed,

Vitamins For Your Mental Health

admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:57:59 +0000

Vitamins for Your Mental Health Vitamin supplements can help your body in a number of different ways. What many people do not realize however, is that vitamins can also improve your emotional well being. If you are among those who are hesitant to take psychotropic drugs, you might want to

Dealing with anxiety/panic attacks

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:26:05 +0000

Imagine driving along during rush hour, when suddenly your heart starts racing, your breathing becomes rapid and shallow, and you feel a pain in your chest. Overcome with a sense of terror and fear that you’re having a heart attack, you pull to the side of the road and call 911. An ambulance rushes you...

Why winning an argument is the last thing you want to do

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:14:19 +0000

“My wife never admits she’s wrong”. “My partner always has to have the last word”. “He just won’t let things rest until he proves her point”. Hopefully these are not common things you and your partner typically say about one another, but unfortunately I hear them quite frequently from couples

The importance of self esteem

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:54:50 +0000

How do you feel about yourself when you look in the mirror? Do you like the person you see? Can you describe your strengths and positive qualities easily? If you struggle with the answers to these questions, you’re not alone. We’ve been taught by our parents to be humble and

What to expect from couples counseling

admin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:33:20 +0000

One of the questions that couples ask when they first enter counseling is “what can we expect from the process of therapy?” While I incorporate many different tools and techniques during my work with couples, my primary goal is a simple one. That is, to increase empathy and positive interactions

Try a new hobby or interest

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:54:00 +0000

If you’re feeling stressed out and spread too thin, taking up a new hobby or exploring a new interest is probably the last thing on your mind. But if you’re looking for a way to rejuvenate and energize yourself, a new hobby might be just the thing you’re looking for.

Understanding the stress response

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:39:04 +0000

[wpdrip-days=+7] With high levels of stress running rampant in our society, it’s more important than ever to learn ways to relax. In order to do this, it is helpful to understand what’s going on physically and emotionally during periods of high stress. When a person is in a calm and relaxed ...

5 easy ways to beat stress

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:34:45 +0000

5 easy ways to beat stress Breathe deeply: Inhale slowly for 4 seconds and exhale slowly for 4 seconds. Repeat this process for 5-10 minutes or until you feel relaxed. Relax those muscles: Beginning with your toes and moving upwards, alternate between tensing and relaxing each...