You’re about to combine two families and perhaps for the first time you’re facing living with young boys or girls. Will it make a difference in how things are handled and what behaviors may result? Yes. If you have experience…
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August 31, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The break up of a family is difficult for everyone involved. Roles shift and are redefined. Often one parent is left with the bulk of the child rearing responsibility plus the stress of a full time job. It’s understandable that the older…
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Placing a loved one in a long term care facility is usually a painful decision. Unfortunately there are circumstances when placement becomes a necessity as the level of care required and equipment needed far exceed that which can be given…
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Most parents realize that their children are individuals with separate needs. But it can be difficult to treat them as such within the family unit. While everyone should be expected to follow the family rules each child may require different…
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Grown children returning home due to debt, job loss or the economy in general is a growing trend. “Boomerang Kids” is the term given the return of young birds to the nest and it is a consequence of today’s world…
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August 24, 2013 Crisis Support
People deal with the loss of a loved one in different ways and take varying amounts of time to heal. Holidays, like other special times such as birthdays or anniversaries, may trigger a different type of grief. While the bright…
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August 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When a spouse shows signs of dementia it’s usually a frightening and stressful time for both marriage partners. Although it’s difficult take an emotional step back from the situation to regain your mental and emotional balance. Dementia is commonly associated…
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In some ways it’s difficult watching your children grow. Being a parent is one of the most frustrating, hardest and wonderful jobs on the planet. It’s ironic that often when they round the bend into their teen years parents feel…
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August 16, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Committing to a relationship is a positive step towards continuing on with your life and allowing the past to be in the past. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your situation, prior spouses and lovers may still be on your contact…
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August 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When a marriage ends it affects others besides the divorcing couple. The period following divorce is one of adjustment and dealing with often raw and negative emotions. Confronting family and friends may be difficult as it can fray newly exposed…
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In psychological terms role reversal refers to taking on an individual’s role in order to understand their point of view. In therapy it’s used to generate empathy and insight from a different perception of the world. The technique is considered…
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August 9, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
The word “complicated”can mean a variety of things from an extra person to one party losing interest. If you’re spending more time working at the relationship than enjoying the benefits of being with someone special it may be time to…
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When a family encounters a time of crisis it is stressful to those involved, including extended family members. There are so many different circumstances and issues that have the potential to be labeled a “crisis.” It is nearly impossible to…
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Sometimes the anticipation of extending the olive branch to an estranged family member is the scariest part of the process. Before you decide to reach out make sure that you are ready for the meeting. You need to be able…
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