Understanding and Coping with Night Eating Syndrome
What is night eating syndrome? Night eating syndrome (NES) is not very well known, even among people who have it! Many therapists and dietitians have patients come to them, describing…
Read MoreAre You ALWAYS Tired? 5 Things That May Be Draining Your Energy
Did you know that fatigue is the most common issue women bring up with their doctors? Of course, no matter what your gender, it always seems like there’s too much…
Read More5 Ways Family Counseling Can Improve Your Relationship with Your Out of Control Teen
Being the parent of a teen can be challenging. Your teen is struggling to develop an identity separate from yours and to move toward adulthood. Butting heads on occasion is…
Read More7 Ways Negative Family Communication Contributes to Mom Burnout & How to Fix It
The list of factors that can potentially cause mom burnout is long. Very long. Up near the top is negative family communication. Mom is almost always the nerve center of…
Read More7 Ways to Tell the Difference between a Moody Teen and Teen Depression
The Battlefield Houston arcade and laser tag facility has always been a favorite of your teenager. But today, their half-hearted participation and utter lack of enjoyment catch your attention. It…
Read MoreAnxiety in Children: How to Help Your Child Cope with Panic Attacks
Unable to move, she stood as if frozen. Her heart pounded in her chest, clenching her whole body – her will – in an unrelenting grip. Her head began to…
Read MorePTSD: Recognize the Signs and Learn How to Overcome It
Symptoms of traumatic stress and PTSD can often creep up gradually over time. We may not recognize them as signs of PTSD. We may try to stay strong for family…
Read MoreLearning to Live With a Chronic Illness and Your “New Normal”
If you live with a chronic illness, or if you were suddenly and permanently disabled, you’re not alone. Chronic illness and permanent disabilities are a fact of life for millions…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Spouse Scolds You Like a Parent Would a Child
Few things are as humiliating as when your spouse scolds you like a parent would scold a little child. It’s demeaning when your boss criticizes you in an unkind way,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Unresolved Grief: What is It? What are the Signs? How is It Treated?
The 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Hurricane Ike hitting Galveston and Houston in 2008, or the repeated wildfire blazes in California – all examples of devastating events…
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