by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 16, 2018
While much attention is spent helping those who have trouble controlling their anger, folks who are the recipients of the rage also need help. Fortunately, there are some simple but helpful facts to keep in mind if you are confronted with an angry person … no matter what the age.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Jan 2, 2018
Okay, it’s the beginning of the new year and many folks are energized and filled with lots of good ideas and resolutions to improve their lives. Numerous studies show that despite good intensions, most plans for change fall apart in the first week . Don’t get...
by Rev. Michael Heath | Dec 19, 2017
It is tough to be blue during the holidays. Amid the hustle and bustle of the pre – Hanukkah and Christmas hype are many folks for whom the season is nor joyous or bright. Although many of us look forward to Christmas as a time to gift and celebrate family and friends, there are many others for whom the occasion is difficult and even painful. … Here are some tips to help you improve your empathy skills for those who have the holiday blues :
by Rev. Michael Heath | Dec 4, 2017
Sex is a common problem for couples and while some difficulties are complicated, many are easily solved with better communication. Good communication about sex begins with understanding that men and women have quite different psycho/sexual arousal systems. With these thoughts in mind, here are some common communication mistakes and their solutions:
by Rev. Michael Heath | Nov 17, 2017
This has been a difficult year for many people and, as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I believe that its message is needed more now than ever. Let me place the emotional impact of hard times and the reports of never ending tragic events in the context of other psychological problems .
by Rev. Michael Heath | Nov 1, 2017
While exercise, meditation and breathing exercises are important , journaling is also an essential and powerful resource for a successful stress management program. Here are some basic things to remember for anyone who wishes to begin journaling to lower their stress:
by Rev. Michael Heath | Oct 16, 2017
Specifically, partners who expressed 5 positive comments to every 1 negative were found to have very happy relationships. Conversely, couples whose positive to negative ration was .8 to 1 were found to have very unhappy or divorcing marriages.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Oct 3, 2017
Under even the best circumstances, the process of divorce can be one of the most agonizing experiences a person can suffer. Fortunately, there is a way to avoid and prevent fruitless divorce struggles and conduct a reasonable and civil parting of the ways. It is called Divorce Counseling
by Rev. Michael Heath | Sep 19, 2017
While smartphones offer great convenience they also can seriously bias our view of the world by limiting what we are exposed to on the web to our own likes. This formula restricts our choices and can narrow our vision. Here are three tips to protect you from manipulation.
by Rev. Michael Heath | Aug 31, 2017
Many of our images of psychotherapy, such as lying on a couch, are obsolete and no longer apply. An IT specialist working at a computer better captures the process.