Solitude, Part 2: The Benefits It Brings, and the Special Strengths of the People Who Enjoy It

Here’s what makes solitude so sweet Unlike the readers of my last post, who were so articulate and insightful about the sweetness of solitude, many professional researchers have had a much harder time recognizing that solitude can actually be beneficial. Maybe part of the reason is that psychologists...

Effectively Communicating with Your Spouse

An Interview with Therapist Diane DuBois LMFT By: Jaleh Are you having a difficult time communicating with your spouse? If so you’re not alone. Many married couples have a difficult time getting along because of poor communication skills. To help understand common communication mistakes married couples...

6 Keys of Assertive Communication

Communication is so important that it can make or break a relationship, is critical to success, and instantly reflects your self-esteem to listeners - for better or for worse. Assertive communication commands respect, projects confidence, and inspires influence. It is respectful, direct, honest, open,...

Why Do Bullies Bully?

We’re all familiar with bullying - those deliberate, aggressive behaviors intended to cause harm to others.  Chances are, if you haven’t been the recipient or the doer of these hostile acts, you’ve at least seen bullying occur at some point in your childhood.  Although bullying is an...

101 Ways to Praise Your Child

When a child is praised, and feels appreciated for who he or she is, he or she will experience a greater sense of well being and calm. A stressed child will become more relaxed and playful, a serious child more joyful, a sullen child, brighter. How can you help your child today? - Wow - Super - You’re...