Resolving Common Family Problems
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 3, 2020 | Counseling News, Resolving Common Family Problems
Headlines about presidential candidates fill our feeds. Emails about voter registration swarm our inboxes. Political opinions dominate our conversations. Arguments flood our Facebooks and, more importantly, our relationships. It’s election season. And whether we like...
by Madison Bambini | Jul 29, 2020 | Counseling News, Resolving Common Family Problems
Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, families looked forward to stepping away from work and other responsibilities to spend quality time with one another. Maybe they would go to the movies, take a trip to an amusement park, or go out to dinner and get ice cream on the way...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 28, 2020 | Counseling News, Resolving Common Family Problems
Family conflict and stress is, well, distressing. While it’s normal to fight with our loved ones—especially the family members we see and talk to regularly—withstanding and working through these conflicts is far from easy. Not to mention that the impact of stress on...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 1, 2019 | Counseling News, Family, Resolving Common Family Problems
Family problems, like major changes in family dynamic, financial instability, and sibling bullying, can have a significant impact on children. These problems can negatively affect them in multiple facets, including at school, or more specifically, their school...
by Alannah Miller | Aug 1, 2019 | Counseling News, Family, Resolving Common Family Problems
People typically perform acts of kindness for a loved one without giving it a second thought—but setting boundaries is important.Setting boundaries and doing things because you want to rather than feeling like you have to gives you the ability to make decisions for...
by Alannah Miller | Jul 31, 2019 | Counseling News, Family, Resolving Common Family Problems
Family feuds don’t just affect everyone directly involved; they have the ability to negatively affect the entire family. When a family dispute occurs, holidays, birthdays, and special occasions can go from a joyful occasion to an awkward, tension-filled time. Plan out...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Divorce, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
When my parents decided to divorce, I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college. Fortunately, because I was 19, I was able to cope (mostly). I was able to understand and adjust accordingly. I also had distractions aplenty, being that I was away at college. My kid...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 11, 2019 | Counseling News, Divorce, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Any breakup is hard, but divorce is especially difficult, as you have to say goodbye to the person you planned to spend forever with. Fortunately, you can take matters into your own hands and recover: the three keys are giving in to the pain, forgiving yourself, and...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Merging two families into one can be a challenge, as kids can be hesitant about the new family dynamic. That said, it can be done successfully: so long as parents take it upon themselves to improve the bond between both “sides” and make the transition as easy as...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
People-pleasers are those who never say “no.” They’re the people who sacrifice their own needs to help others, to their own detriment. If you yourself are a people-pleaser, the good news is that you can get out of this harmful pattern as long as you put in the...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
If your loved one is engaging in troublesome behavior—perhaps they’re drinking a lot or turning into a workaholic—it’s normal to be wholly concerned. And while you might not be able to force them to make a change, you don’t have to sit idly by either; you can take a...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Child discipline is tricky business: as there is a wide range of strategies and techniques that can (or actually can’t) get the job done. So which one’s do get the job done? According to science, the authoritative parenting style proves the most effective; this...
