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Honesty

As we continue our relationship series on healthy relationships, the next pillar to discuss is honesty. You may question why

Honor

Greetings! This is the second instalment in our series regarding the pillars of a healthy and mutually satisfying relationship. Last

Respect

This month begins a series of topics discussing the pillars of healthy relationships. Relationships can be looked at like a

Proper Breathing

This month’s discussion is on proper breathing. You may wonder, why talk about breathing. Yes, breathing is an autonomic (involuntary)

Resolutions

For many of us the start of a new year symbolizes a new and fresh approach to life. It can

Anger

This month’s topic is on anger. I don’t know about you, but it seems life just gets more complex, overwhelming

Handling Fear

Handling fear and uncertainty can cause a lot of stress for everyone and creates tension in our relationships. Although the

Communication Skills

This month’s topic is on communication skills. Communication is one of those generic terms that can be misinterpreted by both

Women’s Health

This month’s newsletter focuses on womens health. Regardless of the season, we may face some type of emotional, physical or

Mental Fitness

This month’s topic is on navigating and staying the course in your life. We all have a tendency to get

Conflict Resolution

Greetings! This month’s topic is on conflict resolution. Skills can be used to help resolve conflicts with family, friends, business

Children

This month’s topic is about children and strengthening our relationship bonds with them. This discussion offers suggestions for parents and

Stress

Just the word stress can create anxiety! You can learn how to manage stress and use it to your advantage.

Recommit to Marriage!

The institution of marriage is in a vulnerable ‘dis-eased’ state. Divorce rates in the United States have slightly decreased over

The Bystander

Why are some people compelled to help others in an emergency while others stand idle? There are many social and

Insomnia

This article is one in a series of suggestions that are designed to help with our daily struggles and challenges

Listening

This article is one in a series of suggestions for dealing with some of our daily challenges and frustrations. Listening

Barbara L. Riste, MBA, MA, LPC

Parker Counseling

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