life transition
Do People Really Hate Change?
Posted: May 21, 2014 by Dan Harold LCSW
People often talk about how difficult change is. But if we really stop and look back on most of the difficult periods of our life, we often learn to appreciate the results of change. Of course there are certain hurtful experiences that will never feel positive. I want to acknowledge that, and point out that I'm talking about all the other changes in our lives. Not everything makes sense, and not everything happens for a reason.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety, life transition
Read MoreUsing Love to Combat Fear
Posted: May 01, 2014 by Jennie Hagen
As a practitioner of yoga, I’ve learned many pieces of yogi philosophy that speak to me both as a counselor and a human. One of the first things I learned that still sticks with me years later is this: The opposite of fear is love.
Tags: mood and feelings, anxiety, life transition
Read MoreHow a Break-up can be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You
Posted: April 28, 2014 by amelia@modernmindful.com
I would like to suggest that there is something really good about going through a break-up.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition
Read MoreLife Adjustments: Opportunity and Dilemma
Posted: March 04, 2014 by Walt Emery, LPC
Everyone has the capacity within themselves to adjust to adverse life experiences. Our mind, our heart, our body, and our soul naturally gravitate toward a homeostasis to balance our experience of ourselves, our relationships and our environment. Even though balance is the natural tendency of our being, we can facilitate the process by using our will to move toward our natural inclination.
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Read More6 Things You Should Consider Before Cheating on Your Partner to Save Your Relationship.
Posted: February 02, 2014 by Jeff Guenther
So you’re thinking about cheating on your partner? Maybe the honeymoon is over. Maybe you don’t have as much sex. Maybe you’ve been married for a while and it’s not as hot as you thought it would be. Maybe you met someone who is totally the opposite of your current partner and now you are questioning everything because you’re attracted to them. Maybe you’re just bored. There are tons of reasons for wanting to cheat and none of them are that original. I’ve heard them all.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition, addiction and behavior
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