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Talk to Me! Words of Affirmation Explained.

Our words have an incredible impact on others, especially our children. When considering the impact of our words in the context of love languages, this takes the power of our words to a different level. In the books, The 5 Love Languages and The 5 Love Languages of Children, authors Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell …

COVID-19 Added To List of Leading Causes of Psychological Trauma

Why do we keep talking about the coronavirus? Because unlike the flu, to-date, there is no vaccine, it is easily spread from person to person, it affects the mental well-being of the sick and the healthy, and it can be life-threatening to family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. In 2020, the mental health community added COVID-19 …

COVID-19 and Its Effects on Mental Health 

“To be or not to be, that is the question?” is a question far too many Americans are asking themselves as we face a worldwide pandemic. As state, county, city, and local governments formulate long and short range plans – applicable to the needs of their specific communities, many within those communities are experiencing mental …

How to Discover Your Child’s Love Language

Parenting is amazing. And I think we can all agree that parenting is hard. With so many different suggestions, trends, and experts, on top of friends and family voicing their opinions, it is hard to decide what will work for you. That is why I like the simple concepts found in the Five Love Languages …

Back to Basics: The 5 Love Languages Explained

People crave connection with those around us, whether it be work relationships, friendships, romantic partners, or family bonds.  We have the capacity for logical thought and a wide range of emotions.  But logical thought is not enough in all situations.  We don’t just want to know we are safe, we want to feel safe. We don’t …