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Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Emotionally abusive relationships do not carry the outward physical signs that can be present in other abusive relationships. The detrimental effects can range from subtle to obvious. The victim in an emotionally abusive relationship will often make excuses for the abuser, so it’s not always easy to recognize when someone is emotionally abused. Learning to spot the signs of someone in an emotionally abusive relationship is the first step in helping that person escape the abuse.
What Every Parent Needs to Understand About Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain
“Which is worse for you, alcohol or pot?” With the increasing trend toward legalizing marijuana, this is a question that is foremost in the minds of a lot of teens right now, and it is critical that parents and educators understand a few important things before they try to respond. Most responses miss the real…
What Are Signs of Exercise Addiction
Research has told us for decades how important it is to exercise and keep our bodies healthy. For many people, getting enough exercise is a regular struggle. For some, however, exercise becomes an obsession that can be detrimental to health and well-being. I once had a client who would wake up at 4:00am every morning…
Mothers: Have a Better Relationship with Your Daughter
Susan Shapiro Barash is an established writer of nonfiction books on womens issues and teaches gender studies at Marymount Manhattan College in New York. Her expertise in the gender and relationships field is frequently sought by the media and she blogs regularly for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.
5 Ways to Prevent Binge Eating
Do you ever find yourself scarfing down an entire tub of Ben and Jerrys Phish food after you get into a fight with your hubby? Do you eat an entire large pizza by yourself when something doesnt go your way? If this type of behavior occurs at least once a week for three months you could be binge eating. Do not fret though, with these easy steps you can kick the habit and move on to a new and better you!