When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?” Children need both parents in their life, no matter how those two adults may feel about each other. That's why most child health experts in Minnesota agree that co-parenting is in the best interests of children of divorce.The latest research indicates that children of divorce who have parents who agree to co-parent, can grow up just as well and adjusted as those children ...Continue reading
How Anger Affects the Family
As young people, we learn to interact with others based on how our family members interact with each other. Once these communication patterns become established in our young minds, it’s hard to change them as adults. This means that any relational patterns that include angry outbursts or aggressive behaviors are apt to appear in our relationships later in life.Does My Family Have Anger Issues?It’s not easy accepting that you or someone in your immediate family has trouble controlling their ...Continue reading
How Counseling Can Help You Reach Your Goals in the New Year
If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has found it hard to stick to goals. This constant cycle of trying to set beneficial life or health goals, but never quite reaching them, can ultimately lead to depression.That’s because reaching goals is empowering and helps us feel we are in charge of our life. When we don’t reach goals, we feel powerless and even hopeless that our lives can change for the ...Continue reading
International Survivors of Suicide Day
November 21st is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, an event that brings together survivors of suicide to share their experiences and offer hope and encouragement to others. Loss is never easy, but losing a loved one to suicide is particularly painful. Sadly, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that roughly 800,000 people die from suicide each year around the globe. That’s one person every 40 seconds.Losing a loved one to suicide is a tragic event and it often ...Continue reading
4 Ways to Better Understand & Cope with a Midlife Crisis
It is said that if you live long enough, you’ll eventually hit middle age. Once they hit that mark, many people begin to look around at their life and notice what is working and what isn’t. Unfortunately, some people notice much of their life isn’t working, at least not in the way they thought it would, and a crisis strikes.What’s Really Going on in a Midlife Crisis?For many of us, middle age is the first time in our lives that we pause for a moment to reflect. Birth, in a way, is like ...Continue reading
How to Prevent Burnout
Many people will experience burnout at some point. Whether it’s from a demanding job, taking care of a sick loved one, or something else, burnout is real, and it negatively impacts your life and health.Common Signs of BurnoutIf you think you may be experiencing burnout but are unsure, here are some of the most common signs:Physical and mental exhaustionFeeling overwhelmedA need to isolateFantasies of escapingIrritabilityFrequent illnesses such as colds and flues 5 Ways to Prevent ...Continue reading
How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in Children
For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who lack the right skills or behavior to allow their children to feel safe, secure, and unconditionally loved. Those children who are raised by someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) often experience prolonged trauma, and the ...Continue reading
Breaking the Ice: Tips on Making Female Friends at Work for Women
When we’re school aged, it’s easy to make friends. But as adults, women can sometimes feel on-guard around other women, especially in the workplace, and friendships can be harder to foster. Not only does this lack of friendship make going to work each day feel more challenging, but studies have found friendships, or a lack of friendships, has a big impact on our overall health and well-being.Here are some ways you can foster real friendships with other women at work.Make it a PriorityIt’s easy ...Continue reading
5 Interview Tips for Introverts
Having an important interview is nerve-wracking for just about everyone. But when you’re an introvert, interviews can feel almost unbearable.If you are an introvert and you have an important interview coming up, follow these tips to feel calm and in control.1. See it as an OpportunityAn introvert’s first reaction to the prospect of an interview is usually dread. This obviously sets a very bad tone for the actual event. See the interview as an opportunity to advance your career or positively ...Continue reading
Tips for Staying Healthy While Working from Home
For some people, working from home is a normal routine. But for others, working from home is a new phenomenon brought about by the global pandemic. For this second group of people, working from home has completely changed their day-to-day lives, and many have found their overall health has taken a toll. Here's how you can stay healthy while you continue to work from home in Minnesota: Keep Your Routine We’ve all heard the stories of people admitting they aren’t showering as often and are ...Continue reading
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