Dealing with the death of a loved one may be one of the hardest things anyone ever has to do. The stages of grieving which people go through, as identified by Kubler-Ross, involve first being shocked by the news that…
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How should you reach out to someone in need? Thomas Plante, PhD said in an article published in the November 2009 issue of Psychology Today, that “Reaching out to someone in need should come from a position of solidarity as…
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Helping children through the anger phase of grief Losing a parent is an incredibly difficult time in anyone’s life. When the person who loses a parent is a child it can be even more difficult. As someone who lost my…
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Be kind but be clear. Send your stalker an email or registered letter indicating that you do not wish to have any further contact. Your letter should be sincere and honest, but it should be careful. Do not criticize or…
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What does it feel like to be in a situation where life is very uncertain, difficult, or painful? How hard is it to make a decision that must be made to avoid utter disaster even though it rubs against every…
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Crisis is a big thing in all of our lives and helping someone even if its a stranger and not part of your family shows that you care about us as a group of people and that yes, helping one…
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There are still, even in this enlightened age, men who think that any female is fair game. Occasionally women sexually harass men at work, there was one case in English Law, but this is much less common. There is also anecdotal…
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When you think of self-defense and self-defense tactics, you may envision Bruce Lee type spinning kicks and martial arts moves.  True self-defense goes far beyond that.  Heck, sometimes it doesn’t even come close to that mental image you may harbor…
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This is such a controversial question and term really. Over the past few years rapes have increased like no tomorrow. How do we react to this? Are some women responsible? I have seen people having studies and I will point…
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If you are having thoughts of suicide, taking immediate action is imperative. You may feel worthless and in so much pain that life no longer seems worth living.  You may have already withdrawn from interaction with others, isolating yourself from…
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Life is unpredictable. Tragedy may strike us when we least expect it. Times of crisis may come our way from time to time. That’s the reality of life. So it’s best to do more than just go through the process…
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Suicide is one of humankind’s greatest tragedies.  It is also one of our greatest secrets, a secret of the mind.  It has power, almost too much power.  For me, there was one face, one very special face, that fills my mind…
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Life is not all bed and roses. That is the phrase which is often uttered to show that life isn’t always cheery.  Therefore, when life turns upside down, where can you turn will be the question on most minds. Below…
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You can’t fix it.  Get that through your head. If you start there then your support will be more helpful. The next thing is to understand there are a variety of reasons for depression. Sometimes it is existential. Depressing things…
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From the outside looking in, it may be difficult to understand why anyone would injure themselves, the thought of a teenager harming themselves can be down right alarming. Sure, we can sit here and talk about all the psychological reasons…
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Modern times are violent times, and getting mugged no longer makes front page news. It’s an every day occurrence – until it happens to you or someone you love, and then it becomes an earth-shattering experience, and you feel that…
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The term, getting mugged, can’t possibly cover or describe what people go through when someone assaults them, for whatever reason, though it’s usually to rob them of their possessions and/or money. Sometimes people are injured when being mugged, and sometimes…
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Although flowers might be traditional, there are many other tokens that you can give instead when you go to a funeral.  These gifts may be more practical and appreciated by the family.  Consider the following ideas. Donation to a charity…
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At one point or another on the road of life we all eventually find ourselves in the position to either require help or possess the ability to reach out to someone in need. Helping someone in a difficult situation is…
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The first thing to get out of the way when discussing this subject is that nobody deserves to get raped, ever.  I don’t agree with anyone who states “she was asking for it” and I believe women have the right…
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Various problems and difficulties that plagued life, can make us depressed. And if that happens a protracted, obviously can be dangerous. Daring deeds might have done too. What should I do if my spouse were depressed? 1. Discuss carefully When…
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In an effort to ensure that those on both sides of this debate are on the same page, it should be stated that under no circumstances is rape excusable and the victims of sexual assault should never be blamed for…
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