These days, our nation wrestles with the fear and emotional uncertainty resulting from violent situations that seemingly occur on a regular basis. As these shootings and attacks flash across our television screens and cell phones, we question how: how could this happen? Who would do such a ... Read More
How to Help Your Child Deal With the Anxieties of Terrorism
We live in a time where the fear and emotional uncertainty of terrorism is, unfortunately, very real. With 24-hour television news cycles and a multitude of social media outlets at our fingertips, we are constantly being exposed to reports of terrorism around the globe and in our country in ways ... Read More
The Face of a Domestic Terrorist
While there is no particular or distinct characteristic of a domestic terrorist, history reveals there are some behaviors that they seem to have in common. Recognizing those behaviors and taking them seriously can alert significant others to pay attention, and to intervene before it is too late. ... Read More
The Right Time to Get a Divorce
There are those who believe that people who get divorced take the “easy way out.” As someone who has studied and written about human behavior and relationships, I can tell you: there is nothing easy about divorce. Simply reaching the decision and the point in your relationship where you are ... Read More
Positive Outcomes of Divorce
Imagine that you’re preparing your husband’s favorite meal. He walks through the door at dinnertime and you greet him. Suddenly, and without any provocation at all, his mood changes. It’s as if a dark cloud has come over the room. Your mind starts racing back, you wonder what did you say, what ... Read More