2015

  • 6 Avoidable Mistakes In Step-Parenting

    If you've recently become a step parent or have merged into a blended family, you may notice a whole new world has been thrust upon you. Becoming a step parent, especially when you own biological children are involved, often requires a period of adjustment. To help ease into the transition of step parenting and blended families, learn how to avoid the following common mistakes: 1. Giving Your New Step Children Freedom to Do As They Wish and Not Establishing Rules Early On
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  • What To Expect As You Recover From Opiate Addiction

    Addiction to opiate substances such as morphine, Oxycontin, methadone and heroine is a growing problem in the United States, with just under 10% of the population abusing opiates at some point in their life. Many people struggle with dependence of one kind or another, and opiate addiction is one of the most difficult habits to kick. If you've made the bold choice to enter a recovery program, you should know what you're going to experience as you work through your cravings and detox symptoms.
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  • 5 Ways Couples Counseling Can Help Even After You Have Decided To Divorce

    Once you and your partner have decided to get divorced, couples counseling may be the last thing on your mind. However, the dissolution of a marriage is usually a long-term process, and a therapist can help you and your partner approach the separation in a healthy manner, making it less stressful for everyone involved. Below are five ways a couples counselor can help you even if you think divorce is your best option.
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  • Surviving Marriage After The Death Of A Child

    The death of a child is possibly the most devastating event a family can experience. Siblings are shocked and confused, parents battle grief and guilt, and extended family feels inadequate to comfort. A major concern following the death of a child is how the marriage relationship of the parents will continue. Understanding How Grief is Manifest One of the hardest things for a couple surviving the death of their child is to understand the various ways men and women express their grief.
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  • The Preemptive Couple: How Counseling Before Commitment Can Help You

    Many young Americans are spending time in couples counseling before they even marry. You may think that the dating phase is early to start couples counseling, but there could be some worthwhile benefits in starting counseling early. The average length of time married couples take to start counseling is six years after they begin having problems, and by then, many problems are too serious to fix. Instead of waiting and going to therapy to save a relationship, why not enroll in therapy to help build a strong relationship from the beginning?
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