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The Grant Study attempted to define the good life by tracking the lives of nearly three hundred Harvard men. The study began in 1937, when the men were sophomores, and it followed them for more than seventy years [...]
Mental illness has a deep impact on families, including sibling relationships. NAMI (National Alliance Mental Illness) writes that… “The disruptive force of mental illness is often referred to as family burden. This burden has a subjective component, which [...]
5 Strategies to Improve Your Marriage When Facing Mental Illness 1. To fight isolation, choose connection Connection: Connection isn’t just about a weekly date night. It’s choosing to move toward each other when it would be easier to withdraw [...]
In my last video we talked how our child’s mental illness affects our relationship with them. So if you missed that video be sure to check it out. Today, I’m excited to be back sharing content after a [...]
Perfection. It seems like the societal expectation. We expect it from the guy that makes our sandwich at Subway. We expect our children to get straight A’s and never make mistakes as they try to figure out who [...]
Dealing with sibling conflict? Ready to pull your hair out or hide in the bathroom? I’ve heard so many parents in this stay at home season who are fed up with playing referee to their kids. They want to [...]
The Risk of Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma The need to care for others has never been more evident than now. The demands being placed on healthcare workers, first responders, and mental health professionals rival that of other [...]
In the middle of this COVID-19 global pandemic we all share something in common--feelings of social isolation, worry, and job insecurity. We all need mental health support, especially those who are susceptible to the most stress during this [...]
Special Note: During the COVID-19 epidemic, we know that increased stress in the home can bring wear and tear on our families and relationships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 women and 1 [...]
My husband Gil and I have seven children, but I didn’t give birth to all of them. We’re happily remarried. We’re two families, blended together. There’s a good chance you have couples like us in your family, friend group, [...]
