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Trying to Trust: How to Make the Most of Second Chances

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By Jim Duncan, MA

Trust is an important cornerstone of any relationship – romantic, familial, as well as our friendships. Some people will go as far as to say that trust is the absolute most important part of these relationships; so, when trust is broken, it alters the entire dynamic of the relationship.

Depending on the level of trust that was broken, a relationship may not be salvageable. For those who are willing to give second chances, learning to trust again can be difficult, but it can be accomplished with time. Along with proper communication, the following steps can help you trust again after you’ve been hurt.

How Goal Setting Eases Tough Transitions With Strategic Change

The birth of a baby, the start of a new job, the termination of a relationship, becoming an empty nester, selling your home and moving to a new city: these are just a few of the numerous changes life may have in store for us.

Change can be scary, but it’s also an inevitable fact of life. Some changes come by choice, while others may take us by surprise.

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6 Reasons Speaking Your Partner's Love Language Really Matters

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By Sylvia Beligotti, MA

Quality time, gift giving and receiving, words of affirmation, physical touch, and acts of service…you probably know something about the five love languages described in Gary Chapman’s bestselling book, The Five Love Languages. But, are you aware of which ones relate best to you and your partner?

Chances are, the two of you probably speak different love languages, and that’s OKAY! Acknowledging this difference and learning to speak your spouse’s love language can be a part of the success of your relationship.

Quality time, gift giving and receiving, words of affirmation, physical touch, and acts of service…you probably know something about the five love languages described in Gary Chapman’s bestselling book, The Five Love Languages. But, are you aware of which ones relate best to you and your partner? Chances are, the two of you probably speak different love languages, and that’s OKAY! Acknowledging this difference and learning to speak your spouse’s love language can be a part of the success of your relationship.

These six reasons show how speaking your partner’s love language really does matter.

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Topsy-Turvy Teen? 7 Healthy Habits That Can Make a Big Difference

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The teenage years can be pretty chaotic.

Lots of changes, lots of new experiences, lots of learning and struggles.

Making the transition from carefree child to responsible adult isn’t a walk in the park. Though, for some, it comes easier than for others.

Cultivating healthy habits is crucial for navigating this turbulent phase of life.

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Personal Boundaries When Your Parent is Addicted: Why They Matter

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By Elizabeth McMahan

Personal boundaries are the limits and rules you establish for yourself in relationships. Whether or not you’ve heard of or engaged in personal boundary work before, you’ve probably unintentionally set a few at some point in your life.

For instance, when you were younger, you and your sibling may have had an unspoken rule where the two of you take a few minutes apart after a big fight.

When Trauma Touches Your Child: How to Care, Comfort, and Support

As a parent, you want to protect your child from everything. But the sad and unfortunate truth? They will likely be exposed to far more than you could ever want them to be.

Trauma can touch your child through an array of situations – death, natural disasters, a car accident, illness or anything else that is a threat to their emotional and physical safety and well-being.

7 Tips for Co-Parenting Well When All is Not Well in Your Relationship

By Elizabeth McMahan

Going through a rough patch in a relationship is never easy, but once you have kids it becomes even more difficult. Children are like sponges who absorb everything you say and do.

Just because your relationship is suffering, it doesn’t mean your children need to suffer along with it. Using these seven tips can help you to co-parent well when all is not well in your relationship.