During the last month, I walked into a bookstore in Salt Lake for the first time in many years. As I walked around I was overcome by the amount of new books. Each book representing someone’s ideas, beliefs or imagination
We live in a world driven by aspirations, public opinion, and striving to be the best. Why do we do this? The short and blunt answer might be: image management. At what cost? The short and blunt answer might be: our families. I have been one who has always strived to excel. I worked hard …
I trying an experiment that I began a few months ago until the end of the year. I gave up my smartphone. In recent years more and more research has found correlations between smartphone use and marriage problems, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional distance. I see it in my clients. I have counseled couples for …
A copy machine is designed with a default setting: push the button and it automatically makes one black and white copy. If you want something different, you must intentionally select the settings that you want: more copies, double-sided, enlarged, color. etc. This may work well with copy machines, but not so well with marriages and …
At this moment I sit next to my four-year-old son as he sleeps in his hospital bed. He is an incredible boy. A boy of strength, love, and character. He has endured eleven surgeries in the short 4 years of his life. Sitting with him through these painful, fear-invoking, and difficult trials in his life …
There are times in our life plans when we feel like we have hit a brick wall. These types of barriers can be any obstacle, real or perceived, that prevents us from achieving a desired objective. This can occur in our personal life or in any type of relationship whether with a spouse, a family …
When a child is experiencing intense emotions it can be frustrating and can take a lot of time to get them off. Here are some tips to help you get through these difficult moments Stay off the emotion rollercoaster yourself. If you allow yourself to get on you will only make the ride last longer. …
Have you ever heard parents of teenagers say things like, “What am I getting out of being a parent to this kid?” and “When do I start getting something in return?” It sounds like these parents love their children but are stressed by the job of parenting. This kind of cost-benefit language used from well-intentioned …
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The goal of effective communication is mutual understanding. Often, we forget that communicating is an art. They are so many little pieces that play an important role in the way we communicate to others such as our verbal expression (written, oral, and visual) and nonverbal communication such as our body language. I would like …
Communication Skills: How to Speak, Listen and Respond to your Loved Ones Read More
Examine your own attitudes and beliefs. When it comes to talking to children about difficult subjects like sex, drugs, and alcohol, the first thing you need to do is examine your own beliefs and attitudes. Remain calm when these topics come up with your children. Encourage other parents to talk to their children about these …
Helpful Principles to Follow When Talking to Your Children About Drugs, Sex and Alcohol Read More
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