There is a really great principle called the The Dependency Paradox. This states that the ability to depend on a close relationship partner when needed actually allows one to operate more autonymously. This means that the more connected you are to someone, the more dependent upon them you are the more freedom you actually have….
Perhaps the greatest gift we can give our children is to teach them to live like they are loved. (16)
Voluntary Madness is a disappointing book. I was intriqued by the premise of the book and the writing started out all right. Ms. Vincent "voluntarily" checks herself into three separate mental health organizations in attempt to bring down the system around our ears. She sets out to expose the big bad system. She doesn't actually…
Inconsistent messages tear at the fabric of any connection we have with our children.
Love is sacrifice. When we start to demand our rights we have stopped loving our spouse or our kids. When we stop sacrificing, we stop loving. Love goes against logic, which tells us to look out for ourselves first and foremost. Love and sacrifice cannot be seperated. (47)
Dr. Gregory L Jantz’s book, Hope, Help and Healing for Eating Disorders deals with both “eating disorders” and “disordered eating.” As a Counselor I was immediately drawn to this book. It seems in our society, overweight people are the last people group that it is OK to mock and make fun of for our enjoyment….
Savings, investment, and lifestyle strategies for all ages. via financiallyfit.yahoo.com I thought this was an interesting article. What do you think?
Most people are desperately insecure and in need of affirmation. (10) ~Dan Simmons, Pastor, New Community Baptist Church, Strongsville Ohio
"Many students lack acceptance of internal events like sadness, anger and anxiety," says Jacqueline Pistorello, Ph.D., of the University of Nevada at Reno. She sees such widespread problem behaviors as drinking and self-cutting as attempts by students to dissipate sadness and anxiety. College mental health directors report that the last four years has seen a…
"Most likely the in your life, the problem is not the problem. The way you are dealing with the problem is actually the problem." ~Robert Lehman, PhD, LPC (27)
