Archive for June, 2007

Anger: Quick Facts

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

by Marisue Alsobrook 
When you understand more about anger, it’s easier to control it.  And we must.  Anger can push you towards solutions, or destroy everything in its path.  What is your choice? 
Just the facts!  Plus, a few suggestions!

Anger is:

one of your emotions, along with happiness, sadness and fear.

a completely normal, usually healthy emotion that [...]

Healing: When Your Child Dies

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Helping Yourself Heal
When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Allow Yourself to Mourn
Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death of your child. It is an essential part of healing.
With the death of [...]

Grief: The Journey to the Other Side

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

The Journey Through Grief:The Mourner’s Six “Reconciliation Needs”
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
The death of someone loved changes our lives forever. And the movement from the “before” to the “after” is almost always a long, painful journey. From my own experiences with loss as well as those of the thousands of grieving people I have worked [...]

Murder: The Grief of Those Left Behind

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Marisue says:  "This has to be one of the worst things anyone can experience.  I hope this information will help.  I will continue to research this topic and add those findings and my own writings to my website."   
Helping a Homicide Survivor Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. 
A friend has experienced the sudden, violent death of someone [...]

Mourning: A Bill of Rights

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Marisue says:  "This is a must read if you have family members or friends in grief.  If you are in grief, give this to others so they can understand."  
The Mourner’s Bill of Rights
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Though you should reach out to others as you do the work of mourning, you should not feel obligated to [...]

Better Relationships: 7 Myths

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

For many years, I have talked with families about how to strengthen their bonds and relationships, both as spouses, and parents.  One characteristic of strong families continues to stand out among the rest.  Families who spend time together, are strong.  It’s that simple. 
As arguments and difference become evident, don’t avoid the issue or each [...]

Stress: Get Rid of It!

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Introduction:  Stress seems to be in every corner of our life.  It’s a killer and we can and must learn to control it.  We can achieve a happier, slower paced life if we make the decision to react to daily events in a healthier way.
Can Stress Kill You?
Relieve your stress!
To some people, stress describes the frantic pace of everyday life. [...]

Relationship Help: 8 Steps To What You Want

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Eight Steps to Having the Relationships You Want
Taking Control of Every Situation in Your Life!
Like it or not, we are all gladiators. We go to sleep and wake up in a social arena from which there is no escape. Challenge upon challenge confronts us, walls restrain us, and a mob of spectators mocks, sneers, or [...]

Romance: Keeping Romance In Your Relationship

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

6 Ways To Keep Romance In Your Relationship
Hearts and flowers are wonderful, of course, but true romance is more than that. Here, from a host of blissful couples, comes a whole bouquet of surprisingly simple ways to show your love every day of the year.
On Valentine’s Day, Rosemary MacIsaac won’t be making her husband, Mac, an intimate gourmet [...]

Teen Driving: Scarey Facts

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Teen Driver Statistics
 by: Melih Oztalay

 

As a parent, if you search for any information about Teen Driving Statistics you will find statistics similar to those below. I have reviewed various websites to summarize the information from these sources, however, please feel free to search the web for “teen driving statistics” for more websites and information on [...]