by Jeff Packer | Jan 15, 2025 | Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Crisis, Depression, Family, Love & Relationships, Parenting, Problem-Solving
Probably one of the most important interpersonal skills we have is listening. But, wait a minute, don’t most of us have ears so aren’t we listening all the time? Apparently not, according to the post below submitted by a frustrated and tired woman, wife and mother. I...
by Jeff Packer | Dec 27, 2024 | Family, Parenting
It’s truly heartening to see more parents—especially those in their senior years—seeking support for their adult children, whether they’re in their 20s, 30s, or even 40s. The reality is, parenting never really ends. As long as we’re around, we want to continue...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 27, 2024 | Addictions, Family, Parenting, Sexuality, Teens
The pornographic industry has been at my fingertips since I began to develop an interest in it, at the age of 13. With the progression of technology, it has only gotten more accessible. To date, it’s as easy as checking my “new follower” notification on...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 22, 2024 | Affairs and Adultery, Change, Crisis, Death and Loss, Depression, Diabetes, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorder, Family, Friendship, Grief, Health & Fitness, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting
Going into the New Year, I find myself again reflecting on all the ups and downs over this past year. Every year it amazes me to watch not only myself but others go through so much in a year and to keep pushing on. Through all the ups and the downs, I am always...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 4, 2024 | Affairs and Adultery, Anger Management, Anxiety, Change, Conflict, Cooperative Parenting, Crisis, Family, Grief, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Stress, Teens, Trauma - PTS Reaction
Counting to Ten is Not Enough! How do I Calm Myself Down? When I was a child, my parents used to say “count to ten” or “take a deep breath” however this never seemed to work. Either I would refuse to do it as they were TELLING me to do...
by Jeff Packer | Nov 1, 2024 | Anger Management, Blended Family, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting
Family Systems Theory – by Susan Packer It has been said that laughter is infectious. Joy and happiness can be transferred from one to another simply through a smile. Likewise, negative emotions such as anger, fear and sadness easily move from one individual...
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