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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...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 28, 20142 min read
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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...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 24, 20142 min read
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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...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 23, 20142 min read
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Don’t Let Stress Control You!
We are bound to feel stressed every once in a while, we can’t avoid it. But we do have a choice in how to handle it when it comes our...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 15, 20142 min read
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Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Relationships.
Sometimes a relationship may not be abusive, but there may be many other serious problems that make it an unhealthy relationship. If you...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 10, 20141 min read
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Tell-Tale Signs Of A Narcissist.
In actuality narcissists are not easy to spot. If they came off as jerks, bragging and boasting then it would be easy. But narcissists...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 9, 20142 min read
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Overcome Negative Thinking.
Negative thoughts can drain you of energy, and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to these negative thoughts...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 8, 20142 min read
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Identifying an Alcoholic.
Sometimes people struggling with alcoholism are easy to pick out because of their obvious, and frequent intoxication. But for others, its...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 7, 20142 min read
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Myths About Therapy.
Unfortunately, therapy still remains a shrouded subject, and many myths persist.These misunderstandings can prevent people from seeking...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 3, 20142 min read
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Dealing with Troubled Teens.
It is completely normal for your teenager to want to be independent, but not to act out in dangerous extremes. If they are creating...
Sam DiFranco
Jul 2, 20142 min read
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10 Commandments of Clean Communication
Experiencing communication blockage in your relationship? You might not be using clean communication. Follow these basic guidelines for...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 29, 20143 min read
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Signs of Verbal Abuse
How do you know if you are in a verbally abusive relationship? Another name for verbal abuse is emotional abuse. Emotional abuse is...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 15, 20142 min read
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Being Friends With Your Spouse
Are you feeling unhappy in your current marriage/relationship? Are you constantly arguing with your partner? Well, the solution might be...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 9, 20141 min read
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Readers’ Poll: Counseling at the Pediatrician’s Office?
A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of the Health Sciences found that, for children who have behavioral...
Sam DiFranco
Apr 1, 20141 min read
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How Do You Manage Stress?
Do you retreat into your shell and shut yourself off leaving you no access to the outside world? Or do you reach out to find social...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 25, 20141 min read
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Just Laugh
Shame is a universal emotion. We all experience it at some time or another. Sometimes shame causes people to react in anger or...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 18, 20142 min read
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Teen Pregnancy & Mental Health
Low self-esteem, early use of alcohol and drugs, and living in a home with frequent family conflict are some of the risk factors that...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 10, 20142 min read
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Fighting Big = Big Resolution
Some say that having a screaming match with their partner is effective, because it shows that there is passion in the relationship. But...
Sam DiFranco
Mar 4, 20142 min read
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Chick Flicks For Better Relationships
When was the last time you took your spouse to see a chick flick? If you can only think back to the beginning of your relationship (i.e....
Sam DiFranco
Feb 20, 20142 min read
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Improving Relationships By Reducing Blame
Blaming the other person is one of the most common ways couples tend to destroy their relationships. According to Psychology Today,...
Sam DiFranco
Feb 13, 20141 min read
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