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- How to Cope with Stress - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from George BielayCoping is a way of interrupting the stress cycle and the stress response. There are multiple ways of coping. Some will work for you, while others will not. What works best will depend, in part, on your coping style. There are three main styles. 1. Task-oriented: where one thinks about the ...
Views: 1387 - 3 Steps to Overcoming Relationship Problems - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from George BielayIn my work as a relationship counselor, many couples come to see me because their relationship is troubled and they hope to improve it. Having said so, I tend to inquire about what the couple has attempted to do to try to improve things and solve their outstanding problems. Much of what I ...
Views: 799 - What Good Dad's Do Well - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from George BielayFather's Day is this weekend, a time that children acknowledge their dads and their relationship with their father. Many of us may consider our dad's as the financial providers of the household, the strong stoic one, the rule maker and perhaps even disciplinarian of the family. But research ...
Views: 958 - Understanding Stress - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from George BielayTo understand stress, we need to look at the events that occur, our thoughts about them, and the way we respond. Stressors: Stress-provoking situations are known as stressors. Between major life events (moving, school, job changes etc) and day-to-day hassles (traffic, busy family lifestyles), ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - How to Prevent Stress - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from George BielayAn effective way to deal with stress is to prevent it altogether. People under stress will often avoid making decisions (for fear of making the wrong one) and procrastinate as a way of avoiding doing something that might be anxious. Below are a few simple ideas to help avoid stress. Decision ...
Views: 1162 - How to Develop Balanced Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from George BielayStep 1: Learn to identify what you’re thinking, your self-talk. Being aware of your thoughts and self-talk helps you track the kinds of thoughts you typically have. Step 2: Identify the thoughts that make you feel bad, and consider if the thoughts are problematic. If they are, they will need ...
Views: 2923 - The Differences Between Emotional Maturity And Immaturity - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from George BielayWhy should you care about emotional maturity? Because it can mean the difference between a happy, rewarding and satisfying life and relationship versus a stressful unhappy existence with crises that never seem to go away. This newletter introduces the signs of emotional immaturity, qualities and ...
Views: 31466(1 vote) - How To Start Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from George BielaySome conversations with your partner can be very difficult, and potentially conflictual. Relationship researcher and psychologist Dr. John Gottman has learned that the way a conflict discussion begins can determine the course and tone of the entire conversation. Dr. Gottman's research suggests ...
Views: 1601 - Proven steps to defuse any argument...fast - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from George BielayConflict is the number one reason couples seek relationship advice and couples/marital counselling. When two people come together in a close relationship, "exposing" themselves emotionally and making themselves vulnerable with one another, it is inevitable that misunderstandings and conflict ...
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