Help and Healing for Victims of Verbal Abuse

What is emotional abuse? According to the United Stated Department of Justice, emotional abuse is defined as, “Undermining an individual’s sense of self-worth and/or self-esteem. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism, diminishing one’s abilities, name-calling, or damaging one’s relationship with his or her children.” Being a victim of emotional or verbal …

Chronic Worrying – When Controlling Gets Out of Control

We all worry. Sometimes it’s good to worry because it helps us to problem solve or avoid trouble in the first place. But when does worrying become unhealthy?  It’s a good question because according to leading experts 19 million Americans are “chronic worriers”.   Dr. Borkovec who developed the Penn State Worry Questionnaire defines unhealthy …

Is it Really Going to be a Happy Holiday? Watch my Interview on KGW

Yes, the holidays are literally around the corner. Usually this time of year is full of excitement and anticipation, but with the recent economic downturn the holidays are turning into a time of stress and anxiety. I have found that people are slightly fearful of how they are going to cope with this time of …

A Healthy Brain Equals Healthy Relationships

A strong marriage or relationship requires constant and loving attention, which can be hard work under the best circumstances. Lately I’ve focused on the impact of Asperger Syndrome on relationships. But the truth is there are many things such as ADD, anxiety, depression, obsessive tendencies, brain trauma, toxic exposure, and early Alzheimer’s disease  that can …

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