It’s the New Year! For many people, the new year brings with it new resolutions. But what happens if you begin the new year revved up to meet your goals, but by the third week of January you find yourself off track? In this article we will explore keeping resolutions, and the psychology behind falling off the resolution wagon.
Read MoreWe often occupy certain roles within our relationships, interpersonal dynamics, and outlook on life. These roles can either add to or detract from our interactions with people, work, challenges, and various life situations. The Drama Triangle is a psychological concept that is often used to explain these dynamics. The concept involves three roles: the Rescuer, the Victim, and the Persecutor. Understanding the interplay of these dynamics can lead to a healthier world outlook and improved relationships.
Read MoreAs parents, we must model and teach our kids an entire host of behaviors, values, and attitudes. We also have to teach our children how to build and nurture resilience, mental fortitude, and cope with adversity. In this blog we outline 6 things that empowered parents do to ensure happy, healthy parenting and happy, well-adjusted children.
The feeling that we may not be parenting our children in the best way possible leads to guilt for many parents – both new and experienced. You may promise yourself or your children that you will be more patient, more involved, or more present – only to find that you cannot make it stick. Here, we present parenting resolutions for the new year that are easy to implement and are sustainable. Happy New Year and Happy Parenting!
Read MoreWhen co-parenting, you need at least a cordial relationship with your ex in which there are boundaries, mutual respect, and healthy, clear communication. These things are very hard to establish when you are dealing with a narcissist. Co-parenting with a narcissist is a difficult and frustrating task. The extremism of a narcissistic ex is best mitigated by parallel parenting.
Read MoreEmotional dumping, which is different from venting, is letting loose your problems, complaints, and emotions onto another person without any regard for their wellbeing, time, or energy. If emotional dumping happens enough, you may eventually begin to dread having conversations with this person, even though you may care for them deeply. Emotional dumping can also push people away and create distance in relationships.
Read MoreThe holiday season can be a time of stress, financial strain, and anxiety for many people. You may find yourself struggling to manage your time, energy, and commitments. There may be numerous expectations that…
Read MoreYour relationship with your sibling is a lifelong one. They are your companions in life, and have the ability to understand you in ways that other people cannot. Strong sibling relationships can help protect against loneliness and depression. When the relationship between siblings becomes strained it is painful and upsetting for all those involved and affected. We present 9 ways in which you can improve your relationship with your sibling.
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