How to Relieve Anxiety about COVID 19
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of panic, changes, and uncertainty. Many people all over the world are beginning to feel the anxiety of not knowing whether they are well-enough prepared or how the Corona Virus will affect them. Empty store shelves and a mix of sarcastic memes and serious warnings in social media can contribute to uncertainty.
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5 Fresh and Easy Ways to Strengthen your Relationship Today
It's Valentine's Day! Here are some ideas to make today memorable.
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Are Kids Unknowingly Subbing Candy Crush for Connection?
We like to talk about how technology is taking over our children’s lives.
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9 ½ Realistic Steps Toward Overcoming Mental Illness
If you’ve been struggling with emotional distress, you’ve probably been encouraged by a friend to go see a counselor or at least scrolled by some post on Instagram about getting help. But, as many times as people may tell you to get help, it can be hard to know how to do that.
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6 Ways to Improve Your Relationship this Valentines Day
With Valentine’s day on the horizon, now is the perfect time for couples to contemplate how they can strengthen and improve their relationships. Healthy relationships require a considerable investment of time and effort from both parties involved. While there is no singular foolproof secret to a strong, flourishing relationship, some find that small changes or thoughtful gestures can go a long way. Consider the following suggestions:
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Dads Still Matter to Kids Who Have Moved Out
BYU family life professor Larry Nelson's oldest daughter Jessica graduated from high school this spring, so his career researching the transition to adulthood is starting to get personal.
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Mikle South Autism Research
A recent study at BYU is shedding light on helping researchers and clinicians find more effective ways of helping children with autism cope with anxiety.
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Division of Household Chores in the Home
With many working mothers now being outside of the home for as many hours as their husbands, the division of household chores and childcare is now being investigated by researchers.
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Parent's and Children's Behavior Improve Together through Therapy
In years past, research has shown that self-efficacy in parenting helps children develop socially and emotionally. For readers who are about to google “efficacy”, it is “the ability to produce a desired or intended result.” However, Parenting Self-Efficacy, or PSE, is a little bit more specific in definition. PSE is defined as beliefs or judgments about one’s own competency or ability to successfully carry out one’s parenting roles.
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How Having Siblings Effect Happiness
Something about having a sister – even a little sister – makes 10 to 14-year-olds a bit less likely to feel down in the dumps.
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Predictors of Satisfaction in Marriage
Dr. Jeffry Larson explains predictors of satisfaction and dissatisfaction in marriage
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Debunking 12 Myths About Therapy
A main reason people do not commit to receiving help is because of common misunderstandings of therapy. Read on to debunk 12 myths about therapy.
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John Gottman suggests that one of the best ways to have a happy and stable relationship is by giving yourself to your partner by letting your partner influence you.
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Helping a Loved One Seek Health Assistance
Encouraging a loved one to seek out mental health assistance is a daunting task. Here are a few tips for helping others get help.
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Gratitude Journal and Attitude
Research has shown that feelings of gratitude correlate with increased energy, improved mood, and health benefits.
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Not sure
Here is a conversation between two young single adults, Mary and Jack, who want to share about their experiences with pornography use.
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Pornography in Young Adults
In my dating career, I would often get asked “so…what do you study?” Then came a moment of decision: do I tell the truth? On the occasions that I chose to tell the truth, what ensued was often a little awkward for him…and for me. After all, pornography isn’t the most comfortable topic to discuss on first dates. However, I have since become more comfortable talking about my chosen field of study, and strongly believe in the importance of discussing the topic of pornography! In this post, I am going to briefly discuss two questions that I’ve studied over the past year.
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Managing Stress
I remember wondering as an adolescent how nice it must be to be an adult – to enjoy complete independence. I envisioned a carefree world where I could balance all of my responsibilities perfectly. I now find that the older I get, the more fictional this idea becomes. The reality is that life can be a constant circus act of juggling family responsibilities, work commitments, educational pursuits and the hustle of trying to please everyone. Finding balance in the midst of a fire fight of competing interests inevitably causes stress, thus the need to learn to cope well with stress is universal.
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Forgiveness
We’ve all felt hurt or offended by another. Feeling saddened by the inconsiderate, insensitive, or immoral actions of others is normal and even inevitable. But what we do with those feelings in the long run may have a large impact on our well-being.
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Men, Myths, and Therapy
Many men think therapy entails sitting in a room (or lying on a chaise) across from a bespectacled stranger and talking about feelings, secrets, and what their mother didn’t do for them in their childhood. Because of cultural perceptions of therapy, many men think that therapy is only for women, and attending therapy may feel unnatural or bring feelings of embarrassment. But what can men do to get unstuck, motivated, and feeling better when hard times come? Discover truths about men and therapy by reading below!
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