What goes on in a person’s brain when they fall in love? Pablo Corral Vega is quoted in National Geographic saying the “brain chemistry of infatuation is akin to mental illness which gives new meaning to “madly in love.”” Studies…
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July 25, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Consider the signs of impending danger and affair proof your marriage. Are you overwhelmed by things you can’t change in your marriage? Are you concerned about your spouse’s seeming dissatisfaction in your marriage? Is it your desire to preserve the…
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What makes a Brady Bunch? Can a good example like this hypothetical television family hurt us? I have heard it argued that shows on television that portray an unreachable standard are bad for people in that they set folks up…
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When is it right to fight for your beliefs at work? I have spent much of my career as an associate and have learned that when you have strong opinions about what is right that being an associate is dangerous….
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February 19, 2015 Crisis Support
My 16 year old son was emptying the groceries from the car. I had just finished doing an errand outside. It was dark enough that he apparently didn’t see me coming back towards the house. It seemed to be the…
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December 30, 2014 Communication
Conflict in the Board Room:The word conflict may get your attention. Conflict is exciting. Some people look forward to it. This won’t surprise you if you happen to work in a corporate setting where board meetings have gone awry. It…
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August 10, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Counseling for any couple from the inner city who wishes to get married should emphasize four basic counseling approaches. 1. Always first in counseling: start by listening. The rule with any marriage counseling is to avoid making assumptions about a…
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Does love conquer all? There are people around the world with different views on why us humans are on the earth. I strongly believe we were created by God for relationships. The most fulfilling thing we will ever find are…
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Here are some keys to designing a family-fun-food-experience. 1. Plan ahead The key ingredient to any cooking activity is preparation. Plan ahead for a family-fun-food-experience by picking the best night, planning the menu according to your helper’s abilities, and…
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A scavenger hunt is a great way to enjoy your family. If you have children of differing ages, the older children will likely enjoy planning a scavenger hunt for the younger children. You can employ differing degrees of difficulty and…
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