by Jeff Packer | Feb 13, 2024 | Conflict, Crisis, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Separation & Divorce
There is an assumption that the key to having a successful relationship is common interests. Some thoughts that may arise in a troubling relationship are: “We have nothing in common!” “Opposites DO NOT attract!” “If we don’t like the same things, there is nothing to...
by Jeff Packer | Feb 8, 2024 | Change, Conflict, Crisis, Family, Love & Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Stress, Teens
Family: composed of many unique individuals, with varying thoughts, beliefs, opinions and pursuits for life. We don’t choose our family; they are pretty much assigned to us. We may assume that we were destined to be in the family we are in; that the individuals...
by Jeff Packer | Feb 3, 2024 | Anger Management, Change, Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Crisis, Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Stress, Teens
Perhaps This Is Normal In life we are faced with many challenges and obstacles to overcome. At these difficult times and during trying situations, it is imperative to have people to assist us, to provide support and guidance and to encourage our efforts to improve. In...
by Jeff Packer | Feb 2, 2024 | Affairs and Adultery, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce
Possible and Impossible are Both Possible? The outcome depends on our thinking. When lies and betrayal have consumed a relationship, it is common and normal for couples to want to end their relationship. Sometimes the decision to separate is not because there is a...
by Jeff Packer | Jan 27, 2024 | Conflict, Crisis, Family, Love & Relationships, Parenting
Whether you are a parent who appears to have a teenager “running the household,” or you are in a romantic relationship and feel you’ve “lost who you are as an individual,” they both may stem from the difficulty of setting effective boundaries in your relationships....
by Jeff Packer | Jan 12, 2024 | Anger Management, Anxiety, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Depression, Discipline, Family, Friendship, Growth & Development, Health & Fitness, Love & Relationships, Mental Health, Stress, Work & Employment
Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning. The inevitable morning mishaps will be less stressful. Prepare for the morning the evening before. Set the breakfast table, make lunches, put out the clothes you plan to wear, etc. Don’t rely on your memory. Write...
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