Getting Back Together.
Are you separated, or afraid that separation is inevitable? As difficult it is to believe right now, being apart for a while might...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 19, 20141 min read
Compassionate Listening.
Sometimes the simplest solution is just to stop and listen to what your partner is saying and imagine how and why he or she could be...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 18, 20142 min read
Managing School Stress.
With the pressures from finals, GPA scores, and college admissions, school can easily become one of the most stressful things in our...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 14, 20141 min read
Recognize Mental Health Problems In Your Child.
Mental health problems in children are common, real, and treatable. Without treatment there is an increased risk in behavioral problems...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 13, 20142 min read
Grief And Loss.
Mourning occurs in response to an individuals own terminal illness or the loss of a loved one or animal.Everyone grieves differently,...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 11, 20142 min read
Improve Your Self-Esteem.
You don’t have to have a nice body, great accomplishments, or be popular to have self-esteem. Self-esteem simply means appreciating...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 7, 20142 min read
Don’t Let Parenting Drown Your Marriage.
Between household chores, jobs, extracurricular activities for the kids, and all the other responsibilities that are on your plate you...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 6, 20142 min read
Taming The Tantrums.
When dealing with your child’s tantrum it can be very difficult to keep yourself from having a meltdown of your own. Every tantrum is a...
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Sam DiFranco
Aug 5, 20142 min read
Be A Better You!
When it comes to being the best that you can be, it’s all about personal growth. If you are willing to learn new skills, behaviors, and...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 31, 20142 min read
9 Ways to Reduce Anxiety.
Those with anxiety often feel that they are stuck and are unsure of how to make themselves feel better. But there are many tools and...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 30, 20141 min read
Drink A Cup Of Coffee… Or Two.
Why, you ask? Because coffee can be a pretty amazing thing for your brain, your skin and your body. Here is why you should wake up and...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 29, 20142 min read
Stages of Change.
This model was introduced about 20 years ago by alcoholism researchers Carlo C. DiClemente and J. O. Prochaska, to help professionals...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 28, 20142 min read
Don’t Play the Blame Game!
When it comes to our relationships, it is almost always easier to see the flaws in our partners then in ourselves. When it comes to...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 24, 20142 min read
Letting Go of Past Hurts.
We all get hurt at least once in our lifetime, you can’t possibly be an adult or teen alive today who hasn’t gone through some kind...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 23, 20142 min read
Do’s And Don’ts Of Teaching Your Child To Cope.
The ability to cope is not something we are born with. Coping involves emotional and practical skills that our children learn through...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 22, 20142 min read
Five Friendship Warning Signs.
Friendships contribute significantly to our psychical and emotional health. The companionship provided by friends can help ward off...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 17, 20141 min read
Break Bad Habits.
It’s bad for you, so why can’t you just stop? We are not just creatures of habit, we are better than any other animal at changing and...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 16, 20141 min read
What Is A Codependent?
A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her, and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20142 min read
Tips On Preventing A Break-up.
Break-ups happen all the time, for multiple reasons. Believe it or not there are many ways to prevent them. Below are some helpful tips...
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Sam DiFranco
Jul 10, 20142 min read
Is Your Teen Depressed?
To adults and parents, a teen’s life may seem carefree. But in reality, teens struggle with many of the same things adults do, including...
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