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3 Ways to Surpass Disappointment During the Holidays

Along with the high expectations during the holidays come disappointments as well. For some, it feels like a roller coaster ride. You think you have plans, and they change or…

Donna MarksDecember 2, 2024

Family Thoughts

Different Kinds of Dads

Father’s Day is an important time to remember how important our dads are. Despite all the conversations about men and their privileges and limitations, we need to remember that it…

Donna MarksJune 17, 2024

Mindset Thoughts

Grateful for Relationships, Family & Friends

Relationships are what make the world go round. Without them, little could be accomplished. No building, business, or family can be built without a relationship. Everything requires some type of…

Donna MarksNovember 27, 2023

Family

Five Ways to Safer Trick-or-Treating for Your Child

Halloween is exciting for most kids. It’s a time for make-believe - to feel like a scary ghost, superhero, or a princess. Some parents choose to have home parties to…

Donna MarksOctober 30, 2023

Addiction Family

Three Things That Can Save A Loved One’s Life

September is suicide prevention month. The World Health Organization reports more than 700,000 people commit suicide yearly and is the fourth leading cause of death for 15-29-year-olds. Suicide is on…

Donna MarksSeptember 10, 2023

Family Psychology

Three Signs of Parental Alienation and Why It Damages Children

When a family breaks up, it’s not always peaceful. The pain of an ending relationship and the circumstances around the failure can be overwhelming. Fear and anger can override good…

Donna MarksJanuary 10, 2023

Family

How I Turned The Holiday Blues Into Light

Some people find the holidays a difficult time of year. When someone is alone and lonely, it’s challenging to be bombarded with messages of cheer and joy. It appears you’re…

Donna MarksNovember 15, 2021

Mindset

Are You Willing to See the Truth?

One of my favorite passages from A Course in Miracles states: “No evidence will convince you of the truth of what you do not want.” This is a powerful statement,…

Donna MarksApril 3, 2021

Family Therapy

Only One Family Member Per Therapist?

Except for family counseling, most therapists are trained to treat only one person in a family. Best practices claim a therapist can’t remain objective and has a conflict of interest…

Donna MarksMarch 28, 2021

Family Mental Health

Parents Of Dysfunctional Adults

Abuse of parents by children is rarely discussed. There’s plenty of help for adult children who have been raised in dysfunctional families, those harmed by parents with addiction, or some…

Donna MarksFebruary 6, 2021

3 Ways to Surpass Disappointment During the Holidays

Different Kinds of Dads

Grateful for Relationships, Family & Friends

Five Ways to Safer Trick-or-Treating for Your Child

Three Things That Can Save A Loved One’s Life

Three Signs of Parental Alienation and Why It Damages Children

How I Turned The Holiday Blues Into Light

Are You Willing to See the Truth?

Only One Family Member Per Therapist?

Parents Of Dysfunctional Adults

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