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Diabetes and Depression

Depression can strike anyone, but people with diabetes may be at a greater risk. Diabetes is a serious health concern that afflicts an estimated 16 million Americans. Treatment for depression helps people manage symptoms of ... Read more... »

Are Your ‘Money Myths’ Holding You Back?

According to social learning theory, our attitude toward money is learned behavior that is passed from generation to generation. Money hoarders live by the phrase "but I might need it someday" and resist spending, sometimes ... Read more... »

Streamlining Your Life

People frequently complain about a lack of time. Is there a realistic way can we steal back precious hours for what we really want to do? Streamlining your life may be the answer. Call a ... Read more... »

Historical Secrets to Happiness

Has the latest fad, "positive psychology," increased our happiness? Not according to a British author and cultural historian. Positive psychology, defined as "the study of optimal human functioning," has gained enormous popularity in the past decade. ... Read more... »

What is Existential Depression?

When people talk about depression, sometimes they refer to different types based upon what they think may have caused their depression. One such possible cause is existential in nature, that is, a person ends ... Read more... »

10 Rules for Friendly Fighting for Couples

For some people, this is a truly radical idea: There is no need to fight with your partner. Ever. Accusations, recriminations, character assassination, threats, name-calling, and cursing, whether delivered at top volume or with a ... Read more... »

Be My Valentine: An Exercise to Grow Your Relationship

It's almost Valentine's Day! Do the following exercise to learn where your relationship could use a boost. Along with the usual card or flowers, consider giving your sweetheart the gift of efforts ... Read more... »

He Said, She Said: Why Couples Would Rather Fight Than Get Along

Another embattled couple has just left my office. They say they don’t like the fighting. They realize that the constant arguing is now affecting their kids. They tell me they like and love each other ... Read more... »

Surviving a Life Crisis

That some good can be derived from every event is a better proposition than that everything happens for the best, which it assuredly does not. —James K. Feibleman No matter how hard we wish it otherwise, ... Read more... »

Post-Winter Holidays: Hibernation or Depression?

The holiday season is just about over. The presents are unwrapped. The relatives have left. The leftovers are almost gone. Some things went well. Some didn’t. There were moments of pleasure and joy and moments ... Read more... »

Realism and Optimism: Do You Need Both?

Optimism usually is viewed as a desirable attribute, but many believe it is really only helpful if it is realistic. Dr. Martin Seligman, former president of the American Psychological Association and legendary researcher in the ... Read more... »

Building Resilience

Strength in the face of adversity is one of the most important characteristics you can have. Challenges and disappointments are inevitable. Most of us will encounter relationship problems, health issues, financial stresses, work worries, or ... Read more... »

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