Stephen Martin, a Marriage and Family Therapist explores one of the most troubling questions he encounters during the first session of therapy with couples is "Should we work on our marriage or should we end it?" Here are some insights for all who desire a better relationship.
We all have stress in our lives. Most people agree that it is a fact of life. But while some stress works in our favor, helping us focus, meet deadlines, and create standards to fulfill us in our lives, excess stress can compromise our immune systems, make us gain weight in our bellies, and tip us off balance in the juggling act that is our lives. And sometimes, stress can be so pervasive that it can seem like the cure of learning stress management techniques is more stressful than the cause, and so we put off and put off learning them “until we have the time” and slowly but surely the stress builds up to the breaking point. Angela Mohan gives you a technique for stress reduction that works.
The truth is, our relationship with our own body is probably the most significant - and most dysfunctional - of all the relationships we have. Here's how to make your relationship with your body a more healthy one.
Midlife Transitions
Even for a family therapist, it can be an emotionally arresting time when an only child leaves home for college. Guest contributor Alexandra Kennedy explores this delicate terrain of the empty nest, as well as how to live more authentically after a parent's death.
Depression is known to be a marker for poor prognosis after a heart attack and it may also be an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, similar to high blood pressure and cholesterol. Dr. Kennedy discusses why you should take depression seriously.
“The blues,” “down in the dumps,” “feeling low.” We’ve all been there. That draining feeling of discouragement, sighing and wondering when it will all get better. Sometimes we can easily identify the causes of those feelings: our hormones, stress, fatigue, work, our husband/partners/friends, the holidays. But how do we know if we ourselves (or someone we love) has been hit with a depression that is more than just a passing feeling?
Questions About Mental Health?
Therapist Angela Mohan answers your concerns about depression, sleep, work and other stressful issues. Send your questions to Angela@smartnow.com.
Relationships expert Beth Witrogen answers your questions about dating at midlife, from online safety to aging issues. Send your questions to Beth@smartnow.com.
