Navigating Marriage with an Extra Special Twist
We will eventually encounter individuals with unique abilities and challenges in every community, workplace, school, or church. The CDC reports that 1 in 4 adults in the United States have some form of disability.
Even with these statistics, we do not expect to be impacted by a disability in our unborn child’s life.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I did not expect Noah’s Down Syndrome diagnosis to challenge our marriage as much as it did.
Through community support and working hand in hand with my husband, I want to share three common challenges couples face in similar situations and discover three actionable changes that can fortify their marriage.
Toxic Mirror
Social media is particularly harmful to body image because the content encourages unrealistic and narrowly defined beauty standards, and it suggests that achieving the perfect appearance is key to self-worth.
If you feel exhausted from striving to achieve an ideal body type that’s simply unattainable, or if you feel ashamed because you have a particular body type, there are some things you can do!
Here are a few ways to eliminate the toxicity in your social media use and start building a positive body image.
Understanding Anger: Expressing Our Anger Can Help Our Relationship
Anger is a natural emotion that arises when things don’t go how we want or when our needs are unmet. Anger can rise up in us quickly, and we react in ways that we often later regret. It’s how we express our anger, though, that makes a world of difference in how we accomplish our goals.
3 Major Benefits to Premarital Counseling
In a world that is constantly focused on having the most perfect wedding day, with every last detail discussed and planned for, let’s shift our focus on having the healthiest, most joy-filled marriage through intentional connection and shared purpose.
Practical Tips for Smarter Tech Use and a Happier Life
By making some simple changes to how we use technology, we can feel more present and peaceful—and be more productive.
5 Ways Your Devices Might Be Harming Your Mental Health
If we want to thrive, especially when it comes to our mental health, we need to become aware of how technology can work against us.
What Is Worry and What Can We Do About It?
Today we are taking a closer look at worry. Sometimes worry affects us too much. But how do we know it’s too much?
Myths and Tips to Navigate Difficult Marriage Conversations
Managing difficult conversations in a relationship can be very challenging. It can be very easy to fight for our way at the expense of our partner’s needs and emotions.
6 Benefits of Regular Sleep
In the sleep-deprived chaos, we rarely think that prioritizing our sleep is the answer to clearer, calmer, happier days. But that’s exactly what it is.
Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Mind
Anxiety does not involve just our minds. It involves our bodies, our behaviors, our spiritual view, and our thoughts. We can’t address one without addressing all areas of our being.
Practical Steps to Practicing Gratitude
Research has shown that practicing gratitude can lead to mental and physical health, along with building happiness and contentment.
We Find Common Ground in Our Differences
Every day we encounter people from various backgrounds. A few, though, have a positive impact on our lives. When someone does impact our lives, we grow.