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Manage the stress of family tensions that cause abdominal pain

By adminla|2017-09-11T20:21:26+00:00October 12th, 2012|Blog|

The first disappointment came when Nancy didn't want to go with Faith to planned social events. It was as if Nancy was ashamed to be associated with her. The second let down was harder to swallow. Nancy never asked about Faith's job, her relationship with Bruno, or their future plans. Nancy used Faith's house as a hotel and didn't bother with even the most basic of social graces. Any efforts on Faith's part to confide in Nancy met with the same critical hostility and dismissal that her mother doled out. There was no togetherness, no reminiscing, no sisterhood.

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How To Tell If Your Partner Is Showing Genuine Love Or Not
How To Tell If Your Partner Is Showing Genuine Love Or Not

Anxiety therapy, Intimacy

How To Tell If Your Partner Is Showing Genuine Love Or Not

By dr_j_raymond|2016-12-13T05:19:20+00:00October 12th, 2012|Anxiety therapy, Intimacy|

Do you often wonder whether your partner is genuine in their expression of love? Are you reluctant to accept gestures towards you because you are not sure if it is done with passion or just to placate you? Then you are missing out on the pleasure of knowing for certain how your loved one feels about you. You can give yourself the comfort and security of knowing the ways in which men and women are identical in expressing love and the key ways in which they differ.

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Four ways to manage anger when you are taken for granted

By adminla|2017-05-22T22:46:49+00:00October 10th, 2012|Anger Management Counseling|

Natalie took the hospitality for granted, and Shelly saw red. How could Natalie be so blind, insensitive and callous? Couldn't she tell how much she was hurting Shelly? Didn't Natalie know how much Shelly had put her life on hold to organize the visit? Wasn't it obvious how much money she had to borrow from Devon, and all the activities with friends and colleagues she had turned down? Shelly couldn't get over the fact that her well heeled sister would be so selfish, thoughtless and ungrateful. Her buttons were pushed a million times a day during that long weekend. But she never said a word.

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How To Make Sure Your Date Turns Into a Positive Intimate Healthy Relationship.
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How To Make Sure Your Date Turns Into a Positive Intimate Healthy Relationship.

Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Dating, Intimacy

How To Make Sure Your Date Turns Into a Positive Intimate Healthy Relationship.

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T18:14:15+00:00October 8th, 2012|Anxiety therapy, Communication Problems, Dating, Intimacy|

The buildup to the date was always fraught with hope and visions of ‘clicking’ immediately, but Paula always came home disappointed. The dates either fizzled out or followed a predictable path of one-night stands. What angered Paula the most was that the plain girls seemed to get repeat dates that often led to engagements and marriage. She was furious that all her work to attract guys worked for just one date. What did the other girls have that she didn’t? They didn’t seem to have anything special or anything that she would want to emulate. Yet they had the intimate touches, companionship, and gentle humor that made Paula so envious!

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Six way to manage anger when you feel ignored
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Six way to manage anger when you feel ignored

Anger Management Counseling

Six way to manage anger when you feel ignored

By adminla|2017-09-13T17:24:20+00:00October 1st, 2012|Anger Management Counseling|

"One more song" his wife pleaded. Mordi was inflamed. Who was more important to Lola, her friends or her husband? That was the burning question that pushed and prodded at his hot buttons. He threatened to leave without her if she didn't chose him there and then! Embarrassed, Lola excused herself and left with Mordi. On the way home she asked " Why do you always have to spoil my fun?" "You promised we would go when I gave you the signal. You broke your promise. You made me mad. It's your fault." Mordi blamed him wife.

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Do You Suffer In Silence In Order To Prove Your Love?
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Do You Suffer In Silence In Order To Prove Your Love?

Anxiety therapy, Intimacy

Do You Suffer In Silence In Order To Prove Your Love?

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T20:01:20+00:00October 1st, 2012|Anxiety therapy, Intimacy|

Were you brought up to believe that if you suffering is the road to earning love? Do you expect the same from your loved ones? If so your life may be all suffering and no love! Learn how to recognize, accept and receive love in ways that don't force others to be sacrifical nor turn you into a dried up lonely and angry family member.

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Manage your anger when your kids drive you nuts!
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Manage your anger when your kids drive you nuts!

Parenting Counseling

Manage your anger when your kids drive you nuts!

By adminla|2017-05-22T23:03:37+00:00September 28th, 2012|Parenting Counseling|

Josephine's heart sank. Yesterday morning her son had thanked her for the ride to school. Now that flash of gratitude and respect she received seemed like a mirage. Her hopes were dashed when she heard his abusive voice demanding a new cell phone after she had just bought him skiing lessons and the necessary equipment. Disappointment turned to rage as Josephine realized that her sixteen year old son Morgan had successfully manipulated her. He was intimately acquainted with her weak spot, and went for it with impunity.

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How To Feel Included When You Feel Alone In a Group
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How To Feel Included When You Feel Alone In a Group

Intimacy

How To Feel Included When You Feel Alone In a Group

By dr_j_raymond|2017-09-13T19:33:44+00:00September 28th, 2012|Intimacy|

Do you feel as if you are on a distant planet when you are with a group of friends or family? Are you lost and lonely not knowing how to get in and feel like you belong? Perhaps you feel like an invisible onlooker rather than an active participant? It's a sad and scary feeling, to be among people you like and love, yet feel so cut off. Maybe you wish someone would see how much you want to be included and bring you into the fold! The problem is that the people in the group have no idea how isolated you feel and think that you are comfortable on the sidelines.

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Reducing anger when your partner misunderstands your motives

By adminla|2017-09-13T18:21:06+00:00September 27th, 2012|Anger Management Counseling|

" Why are you checking up on me? You must think I'm an idiot! You just don't believe I can handle this do you?" Kodi responded, irritated and upset at her insinuations. " You never tell me anything unless I pry it out of you. I want to know what goes on in your life, because I'm your partner." Cianna reacted with indignation. " You treat me like a child, always asking me if I did something or how I did it. I don't have to be accountable to you. You're not my mother!" Kodi roared as he tried to retain a modicum of ownership over his own life.

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Dealing with anger when you feel emotionally blackmailed

By adminla|2017-09-13T17:21:19+00:00September 27th, 2012|Anger Management Counseling|

Fabienne drooled over that gorgeous pair of shoes in the store window. Just for once she wanted to indulge herself by splurging on something personal that wasn't an absolute necessity. She had spoken to Larry about it and he gave her the go ahead. This weekend she was going to treat herself without doubts or guilt.........Saturday morning Larry twisted the knife...............Fabienne's heart flew out of her chest. Her jaw tightened, her teeth ground together and her body went rigid. Gasps of indignation and disbelief gathered in her throat.........

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