Quiet quitting has surfaced in the news recently to describe a workforce phenomenon, but did you know the term can also apply to relationships? The worst loneliness you’ll ever feel is that which comes when your partner disengages or no longer invests in the relationship. When your partner quietly quits the relationship but continues to be physically present, the situation becomes even more frustrating. At least for a while, quiet quitting looks more like a relationship fadin

As September winds down, our focus shifts to cooler days and holiday get-togethers. For many, spending time with family is an exciting time. However, when your family includes a bully, these intimate gatherings create feelings of anxiety and frustration as you imagine encountering this person again. During family get-togethers, it’s not uncommon for someone to feel hurt by a family member’s rude or insensitive remark. Due to family history or dysfunction, bullied individuals

Since 2020, we’ve hoped things would improve: an end to the pandemic, restoration of peace and order to our communities and country, resolution to the war in Ukraine, and cessation of our personal losses. All of this hoping without experiencing relief caused us to grow weary and presented a new problem psychologists refer to as “hope fatigue”. How do we motivate ourselves and others to continue to strive in work or relationships when weary and suffering from a deficit of opti

According to a study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, more than 35% of Americans over the age of 45 report feeling lonely with a deficit in friendship. Loneliness negatively impacts your mental and physical health, increasing depression and feelings of isolation, but making new friends can be challenging as you age and life becomes more complicated and busy. Putting yourself out there is difficult for many, especially if you feel as if you don’t have anything wort

We’ve all been alerted to school shootings, children alone appearing lost, or kids acting out with insults or violence towards authority. When a tragedy perpetrated by children occurs at the school or a local place of business, citizens often witnessed the child prior to the incident noting erratic, angry, hostile, or depressive behavior but resisted taking action because they felt uncertain. If you encounter a troubled child or children acting out, you may worry about report

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, ushering in fall. Celebrating Labor Day with your children marks a wonderful opportunity to bid farewell to the carefree days of July and August before the hecticness of school and activities fully sets in. As you celebrate, talk to your children about the achievements of American workers and instill appreciation for the effort each family member puts in to keep your household running smoothly. Children become motivated to do more