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Improving Communication in Marriage and Committed Relationships

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.14.2010 Communication
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Loving communication in Ellen’s marriage seemed a thing of the past. Now Ellen stood at the brink of divorce with her husband of eighteen years. She desperately did not want to break up their family, especially because of the implications for their three children. Ellen felt controlled by her husband, Ken, and that his needs [...]

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April: National Stress Awareness Month

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.13.2010 Life Lessons
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Did you know that April has been designated as National Stress Awareness Month? Most Americans feel stress in their everyday lives but do not pay much attention to its consequences. The impact plays havoc with our minds, bodies, relationships and overall health and well-being. Health care professionals across the country annually come together to increase [...]

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Infidelity in Marriage: From Hollywood to Your World

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.11.2010 Life Lessons
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Given the recent revelations about the Sandra Bullock and Jesse James scandal and the less recent revelations about Tiger Woods, it is impossible to escape the age-old topic of infidelity.

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Jessica and Richard: Marriage and Infidelity

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.10.2010 Life Lessons
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Jessica never dreamed she would have to deal with infidelity in her marriage. She married her best friend Richard soon after she turned twenty-three and graduated college with a teaching degree. She dreamed about starting a family, fixing up their new house and becoming involved in the community with other young couples following this path.

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Cultivate Gratitude for Greater Health and Happiness

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.04.2010 Balance & Happiness
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A daily gratitude journal can enable you to be more optimistic, happy, creative and healthy. Our days rarely go according to plan or without unexpected challenges. The ability to appreciate what works well is a special gift that some of us have. Others need to cultivate a sense of appreciation, as it is a vital [...]

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The Resilient Woman: Part 2

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger03.26.2010 Life Lessons
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The resilient woman embodies a tenacious spirit and embraces life in the face of trauma, losses and transitions. She lives a courageous life with a vision of purpose, meaning and fulfillment. The inspiring and fearless photojournalist, Margaret Moth, who recently succumbed to cancer, embodied the spirit of a resilient woman. Pictured here with her camera, [...]

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The Resilient Woman: Part 1

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger03.19.2010 Life Lessons
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How is it that one woman juggles her kids, job, home and relationships without succumbing to the pressure, while another woman with similar circumstances is ready to blow at any given moment? Resiliency is the difference – not just in the way we manage stress, but also in our ability to find balance and happiness [...]

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Positive Thinking and Self-Hypnosis

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger03.17.2010 Affirmations
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“I’m such a loser.” “I look fat.” “Why do I always say so many stupid things?” Lisa repeatedly put herself down and reported feeling increasingly despondent when things went wrong. For years she thought of her life in the most negative light and, not surprisingly, was becoming increasingly anxious. Lisa judged herself harshly for her [...]

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Philanthropic Travel Adventure Satisfies Woman with Empty Nest

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger03.16.2010 Adventure
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Did you know that the average age of an adventure traveler is not a twenty-something year old male, but rather a 47-year-old female? According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association, fifty-two percent of adventure travelers are women and those numbers are rising rapidly. As women become more powerful in the workforce, they are also finding [...]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Rules Maggie’s Life in Winter

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger03.14.2010 Depression & Anxiety
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Maggie, a single thirty-six year old teacher, began each school year feeling energized and optimistic. Once daylight savings time arrived, her mood spiraled downward. Invariably in the weeks following the winter break Maggie’s energy dragged. It became harder for her to get out of bed in the morning and her enthusiasm for work subsided. Maggie [...]

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