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Give to Receive: The Best Way to Pay It Forward this Holiday Season
You’ve been out all day shopping in crowded malls, navigating terrible traffic, and you’re chilled to the bone. A hot latte is just what you need. When you pull up to the Starbucks drive-thru, there’s a line stretching out of the parking lot. Anxiously crawling up to the window, all you want is your drink and to get home. But then, the barista tells you that your drink has been [...]
Addressing Alcoholism: How to Help Friends or Family with a Drinking Problem
We make choices every day on how to cope with stress. Some people use sports, the arts, or other hobbies to take their minds off of their problems, but what about the people who turn to alcohol? There’s a difference between having a social drink with friends after a long work week and needing alcohol to get through the day. It’s important to notice the signs to make sure your [...]
How to beat the “Winter Blues” for Good
Are the dark, grim winter days getting you down? Are you dreaming of sunshine? Many living in the Midwest look forward to Spring. However, for the 10 million Americans who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, spring cannot come quickly enough. Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD, is a disorder that affects a person’s mood and is caused by light deprivation. Therefore, people begin to feel depressed beginning in the fall [...]
Talking to Teens: Parents’ Guide for Discussing the Big Issues
As your kids transition from childhood to their teens, it’s important to continue communicating even if it may be more difficult. They’re gaining responsibility and becoming self-sufficient, making them less inclined to ask for their parents’ advice. If you’re finding that your kids don’t come to you as much anymore, there are a few ways to re-open the paths of communication. Don’t Push It It’s easy to get frustrated and [...]
The Power of Giving
It is better to give than receive—especially when it comes to your mental health. Along with making the world a better place, giving to others really can improve your personal well-being. There is a sense of gratitude that comes from setting aside time to consider others less fortunate and sharing what you have with them. Charity also helps to push your focus outward. Anxiety and depression are self-focused conditions that [...]
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but domestic violence has already been front page news this summer due to several high-profile cases involving star NFL players, particularly after disturbing camera footage emerged of former Ravens running back Ray Rice assaulting his wife in an elevator. These men, like all who commit domestic violence, struggle with their anger. In these moments of conflict, they don't know how to communicate or navigate [...]