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How to deal with adult children living at home

How to deal with adult children living at home

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Family Counseling/Parenting

It’s normal for parents to expect their children to leave home when they become young adults. Now more parents need to know how to deal with young adults living at home. Real life has a way of wiping out our expectations.…

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After a tough time, kindness might be our best tool for a better life

After a tough time, kindness might be our best tool for a better life

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

“The Secret to Love is Just Kindness” That’s the title of a popular post about the traits of happy marriages, from an interview with John and Julie Gottman. Is there any real proof that kindness is key to happier partnerships? Science…

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The Reasons Your Spouse, Boyfriend or Girlfriend Talks Over You and What to Do About It

The Reasons Your Spouse, Boyfriend or Girlfriend Talks Over You and What to Do About It

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

Getting constantly interrupted? When you try to talk to your husband or your wife, does your partner speak on top of you, cut you off, interrupt, or butt in? That hurts. Being talked over is hard to take, and can leave…

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What it’s like to be pregnant and have a baby during the coronavirus outbreak

What it’s like to be pregnant and have a baby during the coronavirus outbreak

  • Post author:Colleen Benstein, MA, LMFT
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

In the fall of 2019, after trying to get pregnant for three years, with two miscarriages along the way, my husband and I found out we were expecting a baby boy. To say we were thrilled and grateful is an understatement.…

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10 Skills to Build Resilience When You Have Small Business Anxiety Now

10 Skills to Build Resilience When You Have Small Business Anxiety Now

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Resilience

When you run a small business, you know certain stressors come with the territory.   But the COVID-19 health crisis has raised small business anxiety to a whole new level. We have needs -- and opportunities -- to learn new skills,…

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How to Exercise During Covid When You Don’t Want to Work Out Alone

How to Exercise During Covid When You Don’t Want to Work Out Alone

  • Post author:Katherine Hughes, LCSW
  • Post category:Self-care

If you enjoy team sports as an adult, you’re probably missing the fun and exercise with friends and teammates. I know I do. I miss both the fun and physical activity of team sports during COVID. I had high hopes coming…

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This is How Men with Depression Are Helping Each Other

This is How Men with Depression Are Helping Each Other

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

We’re being more mindful of depression in these challenging times. We may watch for common signs of depression in people we know, whether they're women or men. However, men with depression may think, feel and act differently in ways we need…

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What’s Online Therapy Like? Is It Really Effective?

What’s Online Therapy Like? Is It Really Effective?

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

Do you wonder about working with a therapist from your home? More therapists are offering online therapy.  It’s a safe way to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19. And it's a valid way to help people achieve better mental health.…

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These Are Our Top Picks For Calm and Connection at Home

These Are Our Top Picks For Calm and Connection at Home

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships/How to Deal with Stress

We are going through a difficult time right now. Okay, that’s an understatement. You are worried about a lot of things right now – your family, your job, your health. You really miss being with others you care about, work with,…

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3 Ways Families Boost Emotional Health In Uncertain Times

3 Ways Families Boost Emotional Health In Uncertain Times

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Emotional Needs/Family Counseling

What is the role of family in maintaining good mental health? While no family is perfect, home is often where we first feel the benefits of family support for emotional health. We learn how to navigate life and emotions in relationship…

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