Apologizing may be easy, but apologizing effectively or correctly is never as easy as it may seem. Its to just say "I'm sorry," or "I'm sorry IF I did something to you." However those are not effective ways of apologizing, and the chances of someone accepting that kind of apology are rare. How ever apologizing the right way only takes 3 easy steps, according to Fred Peipman Ph,D, a contributor writer for Psychology Today.
Reasons Why You Should Break Anonymity in Sobriety
Alcoholic's Anonymous was created many years ago. When it was created the main point of it was for you to stay anonymous during your recovery. Beth Leipholtz, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, believes people should start breaking their anonymity when becoming sober. Leipholtz has been in AA and has 6 reason why she broke her anonymity, and why others should do it as well.
10 Things the Adult Child of an Addict Wants You to Know
When looking at most adults, that last thing to cross our mind would be to wonder if they grew up as a child of an addict. Most people don't understand what it is like to grow up with a parent or parents that are addicts. Joni Edelman, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, says there are things that adult children of an addict want you to know:
Stop, Breathe, and Be Here Now
There's a reason why more and more therapists, psychologists, and mental health practitioners are utilizing mindfulness techniques when treating their clients. Recent research shows that mindfulness has dramatic effects on one's mental and physical health. Mindfulness is one's ability to become present and aware of what's happening within and around them. It's the practice of staying in the present moment and allowing things to be just as they are.
Ways to Live a More Meaningful Life
We only have one life to live, and it important to make it meaningful. There are various ways to make your life more meaningful, and will make your life more enjoyable. Nobody wants to live a life full of regrets. Peter Field, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, has some tips on how to make your life more meaningful.
13 Things Men with Anxiety and Depression Want You to Know
There is a stigma when it comes to men and mental illness. Most men feel as if they can express that they are suffering from mental illnesses such as, anxiety and depression. Lindsay Holmes, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, says "In a society where "being a man" is conflated with being tough, it's hard for men to come forward and reveal they have a mental health condition." Here are 13 things that men with a mental illness what you to know:
3 Important Relationship Needs
Every relationship is completely different, and the needs for each person in the relationship can be different as well. Although all relationships are different, and everyone handles them differently there are some similarities in all relationships as well. Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 3 main needs for every relationship to work and stay strong.
7 Signs You May Need to Find a New Therapist
Some individuals or couples end therapy after one or two sessions because they feel that their therapist is not the right fit for them. It is okay to change therapists, because it is important to have a therapist that meets your specific needs. It is also important to know that therapists are well aware of this, and you won't hurt their feelings if you feel that it's not the right fit. They want you to get the help you need as well. Constance Scharff Ph.D, a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 7 signs that mean you may want to look for a new therapist.
Six Ways to Assess the Health of Your Relationship
Some couples therapists might have an assessment tool to gage the health of the relationship in couples they're working with. These are similar to the tools that assess for depression, anxiety, and degrees of mania in people seeking psychotherapeutic assistance. However, if you're not a clinician, you might need to find other ways to assess the health of your relationship. Below are a few suggestions to do that.
Ways You Can Let Your Partner Know You Care
In today's world we can easily get extremely busy. With our busy schedules we sometime forget to make time for our partners, or even just small amounts of time to let them know you care. Barton Goldsmith Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, has some tips on what you can do to let your partner know you care.