Avoiding Conflict

Avoiding Conflict

People tend to avoid conflict because of two primary factors: they are anxious that the other person may confront them about their own behaviors and then the individual has to take ownership over the problem and commit to making a change. People...

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The Secret to Happiness

The Secret to Happiness

The method with which happiness is obtained is frequently debated. Some people believe happiness is obtained by achieving success, such as a work promotion.  Others believe happiness is acquired by purchasing material items or by having wealth...

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Grief…

Grief…

When someone we care about dies, it is often painful.  Often, we do not contemplate how much someone means to us until they pass away.  At times, individuals experience confusion while grieving because they are unsure how to move on.  In the...

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What Anger Is Really About

What Anger Is Really About

Written by James Ogle, LCSW Attention To Wellness Counseling Practice Deerfield, Illinois Anger is often described as a negative emotion. People tend to forget there is a purpose behind all of our emotions. Anger can be a healthy emotion when...

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What is Anxiety?

What is Anxiety?

What is Anxiety? When individuals describe anxiety symptoms, they often talk about experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, feeling like their heart is racing, or their palms are sweating. As it turns out, anxiety is really the feeling...

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