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How an Educational Evaluation Can Help Your Child Succeed
An educational evaluation consists of a series of tests that can help you better understand your child. While the exact tests might vary based on your particular situation, you can usually expect your child to undergo a cognitive assessment (IQ test), an achievement test, and tests that assess the child’s personality and preferences. These tests can…
Marriage Counseling Enhances Effective Communication
Learning to communicate effectively with your spouse may be the key to long-lasting bliss in your relationship. Many couples who come in for marriage counseling have the same goals but are not able to communicate those goals to one another in a way that makes sense. Take, for instance, the couple who loves each other,…
What is Co-dependency?
In the mid-1980s, addiction counselors began to expand their focus from addiction to alcohol and cocaine, to addiction to activities such as sex, work, shopping, and gambling. The term “co-dependent” came to replace “co-alcoholic.” As psychotherapists began to research the behavioral patterns of codependent people, they soon realized that these people actually have their own…
How to Spot Emotional & Psychological Abuse
When we first hear the phrase “domestic abuse” we often first think of physical abuse, but domestic abuse can come in many other forms including emotional and psychological abuse. Below are some signs to watch for: Accusations, denial, and blaming This looks like: Jealousy. They come at you with accusations of cheating or spending too much…
The Path to Forgiveness in Five Steps
Forgiveness is a subject that is often tossed about with little regard for the weight that goes behind the word. “You should forgive her.” “Forgive yourself.” “It’s okay, just be forgiving about the whole thing.” These are statements are pretty on paper, but the truth behind forgiveness is much more complicated. Forgiveness is a process,…
Driving Factors of Codependency?
Individuals who establish a healthy sense of self during their developmental years know who they are as individuals. They have a good measure of autonomy, and they are able to function without fearing they will lose themselves or be overwhelmed. They are able to engage in appropriate self-care while also caring for others. In the…