Families
Are You Caught in a Drama Triangle?
When we continue to enable dysfunctional behavior, we fall prey to the Drama Triangle. Developed by Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UC, San Francisco Stephen Karman, the Drama Triangle consists of three roles, Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor. While you might see yourself and your loved ones as a specific role, in truth, each person…
Read MoreStop Repeating the Same Mistakes of Enabling Bad Behavior
Have you ever become frustrated because you find yourself in the same (or similar) predicament over and over with a loved one who will not change? How many times do you realize, often too late, that as careful as you thought you were being, you made choices that led you down the same old path…
Read MoreHelping Our Children Leave the Nest – Parenting Adult Children
I recently read an article about Bald Eagles. The most interesting part of the article was how they raise their young and how their young become independent. Baby eagles remain in the nest for about 12 weeks, with the parent eagles bringing them food. During this time, eaglets gain a pound every few days until…
Read MoreCodependency – When Is Enough Enough?
When we work with addiction we say that an addict won’t change until they “hit their bottom.” Waiting for this to happen can be maddening for their loved ones, especially painful for loved ones with codependency issues. As they watch the trouble that an addict creates for themselves and others, they think, “When is he/she…
Read MoreWays to Become More Positive
Took a nice long walk last night and struck up a conversation with a gentleman who was working in his very big, very steep yard. “The weeds have gotten away from me this year,” he said, “What will all this rain we’ve had.” Before I thought about it, I responded, “Yes, the rain’s been bad…
Read MoreCommunicate Better To Connect With Your Loved Ones
Good communication is key to a healthy relationship. Here are a list of steps to communication better and to relate more effectively with your families. 1. Consider Your Partner When tempers flare, pause and remind yourself “This is someone I care about….” If that doesn’t work, try to remind yourself of something you enjoy about…
Read MoreDepression in Men – More Common than You Think
According to the Mayo Clinic, we diagnose depression in men half as often as women. Women may be more susceptible to depression due to the hormonal changes that occur in women over their lifespan. But perhaps we miss male depression for a couple of reasons: Men are less likely to seek help Depression in men…
Read MoreManage Homework Stress
It’s that time of year again! The school year is about to begin here in Marietta, Georgia. Students and parents are getting their supplies together and getting ready to start a brand new year. Many of you are hoping that this year is going to be better than the last. Here are some easy tips…
Read MoreCommunication Tips to Get Your Child Talking
Ever noticed that your child or teen clams up when you ask about their day….their friends…their lives? Learning to be a better listener can help kids feel more comfortable opening up. Here are some tips to get the ball rolling: Take the pressure off your communication Kids often are more open when they are doing…
Read MoreIs It ADHD or Anxiety? What A Parent Needs to Know
ADHD and anxiety disorders are some of most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children and teens. Do you think you can tell the difference between the two? Let’s take a look at a day in the life of Nicole: It’s Monday morning and Nicole wakes up, rides the bus to school, sits down…
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