Helping a depressed parent can be a challenging and emotionally demanding situation for both the parent and their children. Depression is a pervasive mental health condition that affects not only the individual experiencing, but also their family members. As a child,...
Relationships
6 Signs You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Emotional abuse in relationships can easily and often go unnoticed, as its scars are internal and not always visible. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse is characterized by subtle yet damaging behaviors that chip away at a person's self-worth and mental...
5 Ways The Need to Be Right Ruins Relationships
Within the intricacy of our relationships, a subtle but powerful culprit lurks in the shadows, wreaking havoc on the delicate fabric of connection – the unrelenting need to be right. As we navigate the complexities of our interpersonal interactions, the compulsion to...
9 Scary Ways Infidelity Affects Mental Health
Obviously no one ever wants to be on the receiving end of a romantic betrayal. The emotional devastation of discovering that someone you love and trust has been cheating and lying to you can be, and often is, overwhelming. With this in mind, let's take a look at how...
Managing The Holidays: 10 Strategies For Dealing With Difficult Family Members
The holiday season is "supposed" to be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many, it's also a a time of stress and anxiety, especially when faced with challenging family members. Whether it's the overly critical aunt, the argumentative cousin, or...
Is My Marriage Over? 5 Warning Signs
Marriage is bit like jumping out of an airplane and then trying to figure out how to pack the parachute. You're never quite sure if the next twist and turn will lead to marital bliss or a free-fall into the divorce lawyer's office. If you've been asking yourself of...
Swipe Right for Real Love: Finding Your Ideal Partner on Dating Apps
Dating apps have transformed how we look for love, offering a vast pool of potential partners at our fingertips. No longer limited to chance encounters and blind dates, millions of people now use dating apps to seek their ideal partners. However, finding your perfect...
Signs Your Child May Need Therapy
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child from harm and make sure they grow up healthy and happy. But even the so-called "helicopter" parents miss things. Knowing the signs your child may need therapy is important to be able to ensure your...
How Marriage Counseling Can Prevent Divorce
Even the happiest marriages can face problems as time goes on. However, there is hope for troubled relationships—marriage counseling. This tool has proved itself as a helpful way to prevent divorce and fix marriage issues. In this article, we’ll discuss how marriage...