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Writing by Dr. Alicia H. Clark on anxiety, relationships, wellness and parenting.
A Surprising Approach to Father’s Day: What Dads Truly Want
Searching for that perfect present for Father's Day? A tie? A new set of golf clubs? Tickets to a baseball game? These are some of the…
Afraid of Change? 6 Ways to Embrace It
We are afraid of change. It doesn’t matter if it is our neighbor’s house going on the market, an unknown event forced into our calendar, or…
Kids Pushing Your Buttons? 4 Steps to Take Control
“What wires together, fires together” – Neuropsychologist Dr. Donald O. Hebb, 1949 Resentment. Dismay. Frustration. Helplessness. These are often the feelings parents have when your children…
The Key to Self-Confidence: Use Science to Channel Anxiety into Success
Self confidence isn't always easy to feel. Who hasn't felt anxious around their boss? Afraid they'll never lose the weight they've gained over the last few…
Overcoming Irritability – Stage 2 Emotional Causes
Overcoming irritability and that knee-jerk reaction of grouchiness. Like a sudden push of a button, our irritability can spring up anytime. But why do we get…
Overcoming Irritability – Stage 1: Addressing Physical Causes
Are you often annoyed or irritated? Do too many little things agitate you, and people grate on your nerves, to the point that you sometimes feel…
How to Talk to Your Kids About 50 Shades of Grey
You might be thinking your kids don’t know about the movie, or haven’t heard about the books, but you will likely be wrong. With its Valentines…Communicating When We Have Opposite Opinions: Civil Discourse
Salon Topic given at the 15th Anniversary Annual Retreat for the Belizean Grove January 22, 2015, Antigua, Guatemala Sometimes it isn't easy to communicate when we agree,…
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Nearly half (45%) of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, according to a University of Scranton report released in January, 2014. The study showed that by June, less…
Finding Your Holiday Groove Could Start with Forgiving Yourself
In thinking about the holidays and the pressures they bring to be grateful, relaxed, and happy, chances are we will inevitably overextend, misperceive, and mess up…Here’s The Secret To Making Your Marriage Last – Video Panel for Your Tango
So pleased to be a part of this panel on long-term relationship success. Empathy, gratitude and making a relationship a priority are well-known elements of making…
Healthy Retail Therapy: How to Shop Guilt-Free During Holiday Season
'Tis the season. Black Friday is looming, to be followed by a slew of holiday-shopping-crazed weeks. This means retail therapy can easily beckon. So too can…