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  I love Christmas time. The house is lit with candles, and the fireplace warms us as we enjoy the beauty of the tree. My mom’s Hummel Nativity Set greets you when you walk in the front door.  The manger scene is front and center as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. As…

I want to stay informed, but listening to the news and angry people on social media can be depressing. Every day, problems are brought to our attention. No wonder we lose our joy. But it is Christmas time and we don’t want anything or anyone to steal our Christmas joy. Maybe you need a reset…

  ChrtiDo you have Christmas traditions? I hope so. This is the time of year to revive them or create new ones. Traditions are important and they connect us to history. Memories are kept alive and then passed down through the generations. Traditions bond us to one another and build community. They create positive moments…

It’s only the beginning of December and already people are talking about how stressed they are! Our reasons for stress are legitimate. There are family get togethers, cooking, baking, decorating, meal planning, parties, gifts to buy, financial strain and more. The pace of life really picks up this time of year. The key to managing…

Thanksgiving is primarily an eating holiday. The main activity is giving thanks around a feast of a meal. With all those desserts and side dishes, most of us overeat! And now Christmas is upon us, and we wonder, “How am I going to make it through the holiday season without gaining a few pounds?” Christmas…

The holidays are in full swing and emotions can run hot when families get together. But what happens when you get upset and emotions take over? It’s usually not positive! Maybe your boss yelled at you, or your husband said something upsetting. Whatever the cause, emotions override your capacity to think. When this happens, you…

Every year around this time, I am asked by media to talk about how difficult it is to be with family. Getting together over the holidays with family members who don’t get along most of the year can be stressful and create family drama. But perhaps, rather than pulling out the stops to finally confront…

Most of my work has been talking to people who are unhappy, clinically depressed, highly anxious and traumatized. But out of that work, we can discover patterns that lead to feeling down or unhappy. Hear me though, I am not saying that people are not impacted by their genetics, life experiences and other major contributors…

Many people struggle with anxiety. Here is some information to better understand what anxiety is all about and the treatment needed to overcome it. Anxiety is: on the rise and considered the most common psychiatric condition. Anxiety & Depression Association of America estimates that 40 million people suffer with anxiety  A significant rise in anxiety…

Alexa and Hudson haven’t had sex in over a month. And neither is talking about it. Alexa and Hudson are like many couples who suffer in silence, never bringing up the issue of boredom or inattention to their sexual lives. When Alexa and Hudson began to talk, they knew what to do to fix things.…
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