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*****Has your marriage or relationship lost its pizazz?
Does it feel like the love has slipped away? Read this
article to learn a skill to enhance the emotional quality of
your marriage. You can learn to have a loving
relationship. You can have the relationship you've
always wanted. Click here: A Loving Marriage: Can You
Learn How to Have One?
*****Do you want to learn a quick skill that will enhance your marriage? Do you
have an extra 45 seconds a day? This article explains how one small behavior
change, done with a positive intention, can bring back the warmth you once
had in your relationship. Click here: A More Loving Marriage in 45 Seconds a
Day
My practice of marriage counseling, trauma, depression, and anxiety treatment serves the following communities: Maplewood, Woodbury, North St.
Paul, Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Stillwater, Hudson, Afton, Lakeville, and other Eastern Suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Western
Wisconsin
*****Reduce depressive symptoms. Learn new ways to increase your energy
based on an experience of love,support, and inspiration as seen in the Olympic
Games in Beijing. Depression
******When the first blush of love fades, we invariably begin to see negative aspects of our partner. At first we
try to dismiss these irritating behaviors but eventually come to see them as, well, character flaws. When we
try to give well-meaning feedback to our beloved, we are met with resistance, defensiveness or criticism aimed
at us. Instead of trading in your partner for a new one, try this new way of thinking about your relationship.
You can learn new ways of responding to your partner’s flaws that increases respect and admiration in your
relationship.Read what to do.
******Are Financial Problems Threatening Your Marriage?Top news stories every day describe more bank
failures, job losses, and reduced financial retirement values. These stresses can threaten the stability of
your marriage. Shaky marriages are at increased risk of ending during times of significant stress. Good
marriages are at risk of increased arguments, blame, and fears. Take steps now to keep your marriage from
being a casualty of financial problems. You and your spouse need to work together during these times of
stress. There are solutions. There is help. Talk to your spouse about your financial worries. Don't let your
marriage be a casualty.
*******Frustrated that you cannot get the sleep you need? Feeling exhausted by sleepless nights but
unwilling to take sleep medications? Learn about a better way to improve sleep, and finally, get the sleep
you want.
Desperately Seeking Sleep
******Can a Separation Help Your Marriage?A separation in a marriage is usually seen as a last ditch effort. It
can seem like a slippery slope down to the divorce courts which is painful and costly. But if you are committed
to making your marriage work, a structured temporary separation can be useful. Even if you can’t afford to
move out, some couples decide on an “in-house” separation. Find out how your marriage might survive its
current crisis and even thrive.
*******Do you have sleep problems at night and then struggle with drowsiness the next afternoon? Do you
take a nap or not? What is the best thing to do to get your energy back and sleep well the next night? Find
out what experts say works best. Will a nap save your day or ruin you night?
******Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a fast, harmless, easy-to-do treatment for psychological distress such as
grief, sadness, anxiety, fear, and addictive urges. It combines the ancient science of energy meridians with
specific an addiction to sugar. Read about TFT and my experience in learning it.
*******What do you do when you need to apologize? Are you lost for words? Here are some good examples of what
to say (and what not to say) when you are in the wrong. Of course, you need a good attitude and . . . Read more
about the ABC's of An Apology.
income tax season with some planning ahead. Read more.