By Hannah Maine --- Being able to give a sincere apology is an essential element to healthy relationships, and receiving apologies in a graceful and accepting manner is just as important. An apology is a powerful tool to demonstrate respect for the other person in the relationship and to show ...
By Katie Tiffany, MS, LAC --- Being a teenager is a time of inconsistency and confusion. “What do I want to do with my life? Who are my TRUE friends? How do I know if someone likes me? I don’t really know what to believe in. I don’t know who ...
By Marybeth Bock --- Any teenager knows that one of the biggest social challenges is standing up to peer pressure when you don’t want to get drunk or high to have a “good time.” Jake White started a movement (originally called “Party.0”) during his junior year of college, when he ...
By Jackie James --- You finally got the job of your dreams, but you never considered the various personalities and quirks of your fellow employees. How can you create a peaceful, productive workplace? It all starts with communication. Learning how to connect with your employer and co-workers will make your ...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- We can all use more hope and happiness in our lives. And scientists have proven the direct correlation between showing gratitude and feeling hopeful and happy. In fact, an article in the Journal of Positive Psychology says that gratitude is more important than most other ...