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Are You Single for the Right Reasons?

…ain, a sharper mind, more success (as a leader and in business), decreased stress, increased happiness and longer lives. There are even studies in neuroscience that say romantic love can last a lifetime, with the same sparks firing decades later that ignited when two people first fell in love. If we do decide that what we want is a lasting, loving relationship, it isn’t outside forces we’ll be up against. What we’ll more likely have to face is a s…

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The Power of Forgiveness: A Conversation with Dr. Frederic Luskin

…l health. Forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, hurt, depression and stress and lead to greater feelings of optimism, hope, compassion and self-confidence. Dr. Luskin’s work explores forgiveness with the goal of reducing hurt and helplessness, letting go of anger and increasing confidence. He will explore the HEAL process of forgiveness that, when learned, can lead to enhanced well-being through self-care. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counsel…

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Overcoming Insecurity

…ndividuals and therapists working with clients will learn how to deal with stress and challenge their negative cycle of thinking. They will learn techniques to develop their self-compassion and increase their emotional resilience in order to overcome feelings of insecurity in every area of their lives. Learning Objectives: Apply techniques to identify and challenge destructive thinking in clients. Identify and help clients address core beliefs tha…

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Why Do Break Ups Hurt Some People More than Others?

…ing him or her to act disorienting and alarming with the child at times of stress. These children cannot develop an organized way to get their basic needs met, because their parent is unpredictable. As adults, they may have a fearful avoidant attachment, leaving them caught in a bin; when a partner pulls away, they become afraid and act clingy, but when their partner comes toward them, they can also be distressed and retreat. The attachment style…

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From Panic to Power

…Up Here Bassett, executive director and founder of the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety, is perhaps best known for her successful infomercial, “Attacking Anxiety.” Prior to this, she suffered from a serious anxiety disorder. Not only did she ultimately overcome that disability but she also found an extraordinary talent for helping others, which shines through in her first book. Her experiences will strike a chord in anyone who has problems w…

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

…Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Jeffrey C. Wood, Psy.D. and Jeffrey Brantley, M.D. – A valuable and easy-to-understand guide to managing your emotions. This workbook is a powerful tool for those suffering with extreme emotions and mood swings, as it teaches effective ways of coping with stress and refraining from acting out. This book offers a hands-on approach to feeling better and improving your quality of life….

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Starting a Relationship 101

…our mind plays an important role. Starting a relationship can be a joyful, stress-free experience when we learn to tune in to what’s important and to tune out the second-guessing, insecure and critical thoughts that lead us astray. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to mindfully fall in love. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable When starting a relationship, it’s easy to put up our guard in hopes we won’t get hurt. It can be scary at first t…

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Healthy Sexuality

…e reasons people give up their sexuality are often chalked up to practical stresses: work, kids, and household responsibilities. Activities that fill our hours and leave us exhausted may diminish our sex drive, but giving up on physical intimacy is not the solution. Our sexuality is an important and fundamental part of us. It keeps us feeling young, vital, and connected to our partner. Healthy sexuality is something to fight for. A recent Web MD a…

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Are you Parenting Like Your Parent?

…and impact our behavior. This is especially the case in present moments of stress that somehow remind us of our past and manage to set off old triggers in us. As you may imagine, scenarios that are reminiscent of our childhood are increasingly likely to arise when we ourselves become parents. We may not really remember how our dad used to snap on long car trips until our own kids start bickering in the backseat. We may not recall our mom teasing u…

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5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

…proactive approach to staying positive? In the winter season, symptoms of stress and depression may increase, with many suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). According to Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal of the National Institutes of Mental Health, “Six percent of the US population… is affected by SAD in its most marked form.” Yet, “another 14 percent of the adult US population suffers from a lesser form of seasonal mood changes, known as wint…

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