Love is a verb, not a noun; a lifestyle, not an event! Service is a great way to cultivate love in a relationship. Surprise your spouse by doing something for them that saves them a little time during the day (e.g. wash their car, prepare a meal, return the rental, complete the chore, etc.). Service [...]
Marital research often highlights financial strain as a significant contributor to marital discord. Communicate about finances and discipline yourselves to a budget. Discuss financial priorities and negotiate mutual goals. Work with a financial consultant if this process feels overwhelming. Brainstorm inexpensive means to enjoy entertainment and recreation. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage [...]
Right now, think of one thing. Maybe a flood of things will come to mind. Call them, write them a note, send them a card, close your electronic device and look at them, tell them. Let them know… right now! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will [...]
Focus on serving the self can seem rewarding in the present, but often leads to disconnection in your relationship and lack of attention to the needs of your spouse. In the long-run, your relationship will suffer as both partners begin to guard their own self-interests at the expense of the other. Instead, pursue win-win solutions [...]
Don’t gossip about your spouse to family members, friends, coworkers, children, etc. Negativity breeds negativity, and seemingly innocent but demeaning conversations can in time create a cynical view of your companion. Resolve marital differences with your spouse and let others provide nourishing support. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of [...]
Remember some problems need time. Taking time to allow emotions to de-escalate, to gather your thoughts and to evaluate your stance are all important conflict-resolution strategies that often need time. —————————— Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February [...]
“Please” and “Thank You” – One of the beautiful dynamics of marriage is the freedom to let down your guard. The comfort and acceptance felt in marriage can create a scenario wherein we allow ourselves to lose sight of our relational etiquette. Your spouse is your most worthy relationship, mind your manners! —————————- Join us [...]
Gottman’s Rule: 5 positives to every negative in your marital interactions – According to John Gottman, a researcher and renowned relational specialist in the field of psychology, members of a healthy marital relationship will exhibit 5 positive interactions to every negative interaction. Track your interactions for a day, week or month and see if you [...]
Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February coming from staff, students, and families. You can find these updates here, on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Tip #1: Choose who you love, love your choice The key here is choice. [...]
One of the main reasons I became a Recreation Therapist is because of my love of nature and the joy that I experience from being outside. I remember as a child, especially in the summer time, my siblings and I would spend hours roaming outside, exploring and using our imaginations to go on adventures and [...]
This can be a common belief among most middle and high school aged girls. Teen girls’ priorities become more focused on what is considered to be acceptable by others, such as: boys, social groups, sports, and extracurricular activities, not including the science Olympiad, of course. Even though females tend to excel in science even more [...]
There is one debate that stands out in human history. It is an ancient debate–common to every human discipline that attempts to understand human behavior and the human condition. The debate is often called determinism vs. freewill, however, dozens of terms can be attributed to the debate. Both sides of the debate have derived evidence [...]