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STRONGER TOGETHER: FOUR ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A LOVE THAT LASTS

STRONGER TOGETHER: FOUR ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A LOVE THAT LASTS Drawing on insights fro...

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THINKING OF A BREAKUP? SIGNS THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR

THINKING OF A BREAKUP? SIGNS THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR Most long-term relation...

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WHY SEXUAL INTIMACY MATTERS IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

WHY SEXUAL INTIMACY MATTERS IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Although every couple’s needs and expe...

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HOW TO CHOOSE A LIFE PARTNER FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

HOW TO CHOOSE A LIFE PARTNER FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Choosing a life partner is one ...

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THE SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION IN RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTHY WAYS TO RESPOND

THE SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION IN RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTHY WAYS TO RESPOND Manipulation in ...

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WAYS TO HELP YOUR PARTNER UNDERSTAND YOUR FEELINGS

Decades of research on straight, married couples show that husbands are stressed by their wives' neg...

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WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH IN A RELATIONSHIP

When issues are tough in a relationship, it's important to approach them with care, empathy, and eff...

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REASONS WHY RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES PERSIST:

Some people want to avoid the difficult feelings that could arise in a confrontation. Some people t...

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WAYS TO HELP A PARTNER WHEN THEY'RE FEELING DOWN

Many people long to have a satisfying, meaningful relationship with a loving partner. But what is it...

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THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP

Are you in it together, and are they going to look out for you? KEY POINTS Trust is feeling co...

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BELIEFS ABOUT LOVE THAT KILL RELATIONSHIPS

We’re hopeless romantics at heart and we believe relationships should be romantic. Blame it on how...

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HOW TO SURVIVE VALENTINE'S DAY ALONE

Even if you are happy being single every other day of the year, there is one day that can make you q...

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FORGIVENESS: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

So, let’s say that you’ve been wronged…wronged by your spouse, child, close friend or co-worke...

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COMMON PHRASES WE SHOULDN’T SAY TO OUR KIDS

Believe it or not, some of the everyday phrases we use with our kids might actually be more harmful ...

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HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY AND HAPPY KIDS.

There are no perfect parents, but there are many things we can do that will make us great parents. B...

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STRESS IN KIDS

Given the pressures of social life, school challenges, and current events, it's no wonder that child...

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TEN WAYS TO ENCOURAGE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDING

Spending quality time together is one of the most valuable gifts families can offer each other. Not ...

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THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR KIDS THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

Parenting encompasses everything from restless nights and temper tantrums to navigating the complexi...

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WHICH IS THE BEST PARENTING STYLE?

In the 1960s, developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind described three distinct types—authoritari...

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HOW TO AVOID RAISING A SPOILED CHILD

While you want to make your children happy, you also want them to become grateful and appreciative a...

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BENEFITS OF SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN THAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

Every parent knows too much screen time can cause developmental delays and/or have social implicatio...

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SOCIAL MEDIA MISTAKES PARENTS ARE MAKING

If you're guilty of 'sharenting' you're certainly not alone. While you may love posting every photo ...

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TIPS ON POSITIVE PARENTING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Positive parenting involves creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children and adolesc...

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AFFIRMING MOTHERS EVERY DAY

Wives and mothers desire expressed and demonstrated respect rather than the mere avoidance of disres...

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WAYS TO BUILD UNBREAKABLE BONDS WITH CHILDREN

Having a loving and healthy relationship with your children is one of life’s utmost joys. Not only...

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POSITIVE AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTING

Parenting is a life-long undertaking. Therefore, caring for the child is very important. Children ne...

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YOUR CHILDREN SHOULDN'T LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Children are separate people from their parents. They inevitably develop different interests and dre...

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THINGS WE NEED TO RECOGNISE IN FATHERHOOD

I doubt if anyone who’s ever become a father has ever felt prepared. I heard people say things lik...

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TEN WAYS TO MAKE YOUR CHILD FEEL SECURE

One of the key jobs for a parent is to create a safe and stable environment for their kids. When the...

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TEN THINGS DADS MUST MODEL FOR THEIR KIDS

Your kids are watching and observing you. They see how you treat their mother and when you do the op...

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RIGHT FIGHTING IN MARRIAGE

Are you a “right fighter?” When you’re conflicting with your spouse, do you keep fighting abou...

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LOVE ACCEPTS MANY IMPERFECTIONS

Is there some habit your spouse does (one of many imperfections) that really irritates you? And then...

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WAYS TO TURN YOUR WIFE ON

Do you remember those times early in your relationship that the world seemed to disappear when you m...

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BUILDING BLOCKS TO A STRONGER MARRIAGE

The attitude of mutual submission... Marriage is give and take—not just take. Marriage is ofte...

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MAKE YOUR SPOUSE FEEL SPECIAL AND VALUED

Give gifts beyond special occasions. Look for something to do or give that is a “Just Because I L...

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BIBLICAL RULES FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE

Don’t Bring Up Mistakes of the Past. A good rule in working out differences is to refrain from be...

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BENEFITS OF HAVING MUTUAL COUPLE FRIENDS:

They remind you of what's normal in a relationship They encourage habits, activities, and atti...

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WISE COUNSEL ON MARRIAGES

It is not wise to stay in a bad marriage for the sake of your children. It is clearly harmful to rai...

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CAN WE FINISH WELL IN MARRIAGE?

Have you ever known a couple that was married for a long time and appeared to have a great marriage ...

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WIN BACK YOUR WIFE’S HEART

I’ve discovered most men have injured the women in their lives emotionally, at least at some level...

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DEALING WITH A CONTROLLING MOTHER IN LAW

A meddling mother-in-law who is demanding, controlling, and intrudes into the lives of her son/daugh...

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MISGUIDED AFFECTION

Affection is the kind of love that leaves you feeling close, safe and cared for while misguided affe...

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WEATHERING SEASONS AND STAGES OF MARRIAGE

“Enjoy life with the woman [man] whom you love all the days of your fleeting life which He has giv...

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FOOTBALL AND MARRIAGE SIMILARITIES

In football as in marriage commitment is vital! Don’t play if you’re not committed to put your ...

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MARRIAGE IS ON DISPLAY LIKE IT OR NOT!

Have you ever felt like you live in a glass house where you’re on display and everyone can see wha...

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BEING KIND AND COMPASSIONATE IN MARRIAGE

Kindness and compassion are often desired and forgotten in the dailiness of marriage. Life gets busy...

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KINDS OF CONFIDENCE YOUR WIFE WILL FIND ATTRACTIVE

Confidence in Your Appearance Don’t worry about other people’s impressions of you, what you loo...

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HOW TO MITIGATE CONSEQUENCES OF QUARANTINE

During major infectious disease outbreaks like the current Covid 19, quarantine can be a necessary p...

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IMPORTANCE OF SELF REFLECTION IN OUR MARRIAGES

Self-reflection is the examination of our own thoughts, feelings and behaviours and requires us to t...

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IMPORTANCE OF LAUGHTER IN OUR MARRIAGES

As spouses, we too often forget to laugh, which is quite unfortunate. We admit to this, even though ...

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MARRIAGE : AN OUTRAGEOUS COMMITMENT

Anyone who has been married for any length of time soon realizes that maintaining a successful marri...

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WHAT GOOD PARTNERS IN A MARRIAGE DO

Show concern for each other’s happiness Look forward to spending time together Celebrate their j...

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SPENDING ENJOYABLE TIME TOGETHER IN MARRIAGE

Finding ways to sustain love involves spending enjoyable time together. Thriving couples build stron...

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WHY SHOULD I BE THE ONE TO CHANGE?

“Have you and your spouse been so angry at each other that you’ve gone your separate ways and st...

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UNDERTAKING BETWEEN A HUSBAND AND WIFE

We provide emotional, physical, and spiritual safety. We promise unconditional love. We say in a h...

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WHAT YOUR WIFE NEEDS

Your wife needs to experience emotional closeness Your wife needs to feel listened to and unde...

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STAYING MARRIED IN SPITE OF TRAGEDIES

Commit to keeping your relationship intact. Commitment is the foundation of relationship survival. ...

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TREMENDOUS VALUE OF A HUSBAND AND FATHER

Many people in our culture believe that fatherhood isn’t important or is obsolete. But a husband a...

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MAKING OUR MARRIAGES A REFRESHING FOUNTAIN

Don’t you enjoy a lovely fountain? It’s refreshing and enjoyable to watch. But did you ever thin...

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ATTACKS ON OUR MARRIAGES

There’s a war being waged against our marriages. And it’s something we need to be aware of and c...

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HOW TO STOP THE FADING OF ROMANCE IN MARRIAGE

“There is a common worry among engaged couples that romance will fade months and years into their ...

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BEING TOO BUSY TO THE NEGLECT OF YOUR MARRIAGE

Life has a way of pushing so many “necessary” things at us that scream for our time. It’s easy...

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SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES

What does it take to have a “successful” marriage? Some people have questioned whether there are...

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THE GOOD AND ANGRY MARRIAGE

“You used to be MADLY IN LOVE, but now you’re JUST MAD. You used to see so much good in each oth...

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MARRIAGE IS MESSY

Anyone who has been married for more than a few days understands all too well just how messy marriag...

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IF OUR THOUGHTS WERE PICTURES—WOULD YOU WANT YOUR SPOUSE TO LOOK AT THEM?

The truth is—a lot of times we wouldn’t! Our unedited thoughts could cause problems. Thoughts...

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CONFRONTERS VS. AVOIDERS IN MARITAL CONFLICT

Are you and your spouse both confronters or avoiders when you argue with each other? Or perhaps one ...

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TIPS TO HELP YOU REMAIN MARRIED FOR LIFE

“Focus on the things that matter, and let the little things slide.” (Tex & Donetta Taylor – ma...

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FLIRTING WITH YOUR SPOUSE

Are you still flirting with each other, even though you are married? You DO know that you should not...

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SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF MAKING A MARRIAGE WORK

The world renown Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Researchers John Gottman and Nan Silv...

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OBSTACLES TO A GOOD MARRIAGE

Emotional minefields represent the predictable yet overwhelmingly painful experiences that many coup...

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PROTECTING MARRIAGE FROM INFIDELITY

Very few people who marry think infidelity will ever enter their marriage. They can’t even fathom ...

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SURVIVING INFIDELITY

Infidelity is one of the most devastating problems that a couple can go through. Raw emotions such a...

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INFIDELITY COUNSELLING OUTCOME:

Requirements for a successful Infidelity counselling outcome: Both parties must be willing to tak...

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COUNSELLING FOR CHEATING OR INFIDELITY IN A MARRIAGE

Relationships can and do recover from marital cheating and they can go on to survive and thrive. How...

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BUILDING UP YOUR PARTNER THROUGH ENCOURAGING WORDS

BUILDING UP YOUR PARTNER THROUGH ENCOURAGING WORDS Are you offering encouragement to your partner...

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TIPS FOR GROWING EMOTIONAL CLOSENESS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS

TIPS FOR GROWING EMOTIONAL CLOSENESS IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS Emotional intimacy is typically underst...

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THE GREEN FLAGS THAT SIGNIFY THE START OF GREAT RELATIONSHIPS

*THE GREEN FLAGS THAT SIGNIFY THE START OF GREAT RELATIONSHIPS* We often focus on what goes wrong...

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THE POWER OF INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS AND HOW TO STRENGTHEN IT

THE POWER OF INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS AND HOW TO STRENGTHEN IT Intimacy refers to the sense of c...

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WHY YOU KEEP ATTRACTING TOXIC PARTNERS AND HOW TO STOP THE CYCLE

WHY YOU KEEP ATTRACTING TOXIC PARTNERS—AND HOW TO STOP THE CYCLE Does it sometimes seem lik...

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HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS INTO YOU - A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VERBAL AND NON VERBAL SIGNS OF ATTRACTION

*HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS INTO YOU: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VERBAL & NON-VERBAL SIGNS OF ATTRACTION* ...

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SIGNS OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY AND HOW TO FIX IT

SIGNS OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY AND HOW TO FIX IT Like most parents, you want the very best for y...

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HABITS THAT SABOTAGE LOVE AND WE NEED TO AVOID FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

HABITS THAT SABOTAGE LOVE AND WE NEED TO AVOID FOR A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP We’ve All Been Th...

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HOW TO SLEEP BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE ANXIETY

HOW TO SLEEP BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE ANXIETY Anxiety can significantly affect the quality of sleep....

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BREAKUP TO HEALING - MANAGING THE 7 STAGES OF A HEARTBREAK

BREAKUP TO HEALING – MANAGING THE 7 STAGES OF A HEARTBREAK Breakups can feel devastating, l...

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STRATEGIES ON HOW TO LIVE HEALTHIER AND LONGER LIVES

STRATEGIES ON HOW TO LIVE HEALTHIER AND LONGER LIVES At Giving Hope Counselling Services we believe...

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EFFECTIVE WAYS TO HANDLE DEFIANCE IN CHILDREN

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO HANDLE DEFIANCE IN CHILDREN The challenge of dealing with a defiant child is so...

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THE BENEFITS OF CALLING FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS OPPOSED TO TEXTING

THE BENEFITS OF CALLING FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS OPPOSED TO TEXTING Research shows that making phone...

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BREAKING THE CYLE OF TOXIC PARENTING STYLES AND BEHAVIOUR

*BREAKING THE CYCLE OF TOXIC PARENTING STYLES OR BEHAVIOUR* Most new parents begin the journey de...

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GREAT VALUES TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN BY AGE TEN

GREAT VALUES TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN BY AGE TEN Instilling core values such as honesty, empathy, re...

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ACCEPTING AND LEARNING TO GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY AS A COUPLE

ACCEPTING AND LEARNING TO GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY AS A COUPLE "We’ve often said it, but it&rsquo...

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SIGNS OF LOW SELF ESTEEM AND HOW TO REGAIN THE SELF ESTEEM

SIGNS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND HOW TO REGAIN THE SELF ESTEEM Low self-esteem describes a general po...

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HOW TO HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES

HOW TO HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES If you've recently experienced a traumatic event, you may ...

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FIGHTING FAIR IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND OUR MARRIAGES

FIGHTING FAIR IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGES Do you and your spouse ever argue? Every couple ...

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IMPORTANCE OF HUGGING AND KISSING IN MARRIAGE

IMPORTANCE OF HUGGING AND KISSING IN A MARRIAGE We’ve personally experienced how powerful a...

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IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVELY LISTENING TO THOSE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME OR IN DISTRESS

IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVELY LISTENING TO THOSE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME OR IN DISTRESS Active li...

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THINGS YOU CAN DO WHEN YOU ARE FEELING WORTHLESS

THINGS YOU CAN DO WHEN YOU ARE FEELING WORTHLESS Feelings of Worthlessness Feeling worthless o...

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THE BEST WAYS TO RESPOND TO OUR CHILDREN'S TANTRUMS

THE BEST WAYS TO RESPOND TO OUR CHILDREN’S TANTRUMS What’s really happening when your...

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IMPORTANCE OF SETTING CLEAR MARRIAGE RULES AND COMMITMENTS

*IMPORTANCE OF SETTING CLEAR MARRIAGE RULES AND COMMITMENTS* We want to encourage you to take up...

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TIPS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH GRIEF OF LOSING A LOVED ONE

TIPS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH GRIEF OF LOSING A LOVED ONE Losing a loved one is a profound and life-...

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WHAT TO NEVER SAY AND WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE GRIEVING A LOSS

WHAT TO NEVER SAY AND WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE GRIEVING A LOSS We’ve all experienced it—standin...

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WHAT TO DO IF UNHAPPY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

WHAT TO DO IF UNHAPPY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP It can be hard to acknowledge—even to yourself—whe...

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HOW TO STRENTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE AND AVOID DIVORCE

HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE AND AVOID DIVORCE Marriage requires dedication and isn’t al...

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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS OR SIMPLE GIFTS OF LOVE ARE GREAT FOR OUR MARRIAGES

*RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS OR SIMPLE GIFTS OF LOVE ARE GREAT FOR OUR MARRIAGES* Small, consistent a...

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HOW TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE SUFFERING FROM CANCER

HOW TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE SUFFERING FROM CANCER **Be Realistic About Your Limits** Take a cle...

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BRAIN'S BIOLOGICAL AGE PREDICTS LONGEVITY - LIFESTYLE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN AND IMMUNE SYSTEM YOUNG

BRAIN’S BIOLOGICAL AGE PREDICTS LONGEVITY - LIFESTYLE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN AND IMMUNE SYSTE...

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RECOGNISING MISUSE AND PREVENTING SOMEONE FROM USING YOU

RECOGNISING MISUSE AND PREVENTING SOMEONE FROM USING YOU Have you ever sensed that someone might...

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WAYS MESSY AND CLEAN, TIDY PARTNERS CAN LIVE HAPPILY TOGETHER

WAYS MESSY AND CLEAN, TIDY PARTNERS CAN LIVE HAPPILY TOGETHER In the early stages of marriage, yo...

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DISCIPLINING OUR CHILDREN WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM

DISCIPLINING OUR CHILDREN WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM As parents, our deep love for our ch...

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WAYS TO STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE

WAYS TO STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE It's natural to feel worried occasionally. Life is full of...

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TEACHING CHILDREN HEALTHY COPING SKILLS FOR DIFFICULT EMOTIONS

TEACHING CHILDREN HEALTHY COPING SKILLS FOR DIFFICULT EMOTIONS Children go through a wide range o...

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CHILDRENS BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM

CHILDRENS BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM Whether you're parenting a lively child or na...

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SIGNS OF TOXIC FRIENDS AND WAYS TO BREAK AWAY FROM THEM

SIGNS OF TOXIC FRIENDS AND WAYS TO BREAK AWAY FROM THEM Friendships can be a major source of happ...

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PHRASES ONE CAN USE TO DISARM A NARCISSIT

PHRASES ONE CAN USE TO DISARM A NARCISSIST Dealing with a narcissist—whether a friend, relative...

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FIVE LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOU LIVE TO 100

5 LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOU LIVE TO 100 1. Eat a Healthy Diet Diet plays a critical r...

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WAYS FOR NURTURING EMOTIONAL INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE

WAYS FOR NURTURING EMOTIONAL INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE Emotional intimacy is essential for a strong an...

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UNDERSTANDING AND RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT

UNDERSTANDING AND RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT Burnout is a psychological reaction to long-term stress...

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WHAT TO DO WHEN WE FEEL DISCONNECTED FROM OUR SPOUSES

WHAT TO DO WHEN WE FEEL DISCONNECTED FROM OUR SPOUSES Cindy & Steve Wright observe that it’...

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TEACHING OUR CHILDREN TO BE MENTALLY STRONG

TEACHING OUR CHILDREN TO BE MENTALLY STRONG To be mentally strong doesn’t mean pretending to be...

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IMPORTANCE OF LETTING GO OF THE PAST AND EMBRACING THE FUTURE

IMPORTANCE OF LETTING GO OF THE PAST AND EMBRACING THE FUTURE It's natural for us to think about ...

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MANAGING STRESS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE

MANAGING STRESS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE Stress significantly impacts your overall well-being. Keepin...

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HOW TO GET OUT OF A DEPRESSION

HOW TO GET OUT OF A DEPRESSION Throughout our lives, it's normal to go through brief periods of s...

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS - RISKS AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS – RISKS AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES May is recognized as a Mental Health...

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COMMON MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM

COMMON MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM Marriage can provide significant benefits for ove...

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SEX POSITIVITY IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

SEX POSITIVITY IMPROVES YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Sex can be a meaningful, joyful, and e...

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7 KEY TRUTHS TO UNDERSTAND WHEN REBUILDING A BROKEN MARRIAGE

7 KEY TRUTHS TO UNDERSTAND WHEN REBUILDING A BROKEN MARRIAGE If you’re working to mend a fr...

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HOW TO HANDLE MARITAL CONFLICTS

At Giving Hope Counselling Services, we understand that conflict is a natural part of every relation...

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THE RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF

THE RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF Dr. Wendy Walsh, PhD, a clinical psychologist s...

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HEARTBREAK TO HEALING: UNDERSTANDING THE 7 STAGES OF A BREAKUP

HEARTBREAK TO HEALING: UNDERSTANDING THE 7 STAGES OF A BREAKUP Breakups can be incredibly painful...

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INSECURITY - CAUSES AND COPING STRATEGIES TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE

INSECURITY - CAUSES AND COPING STRATEGIES TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE Have you ever struggled with f...

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HOW TO SAVE A BROKEN MARRIAGE

HOW TO SAVE A BROKEN MARRIAGE "A lasting marriage is built by two people who make the daily decis...

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WAYS FOR FIXING UNKIND BEHAVIOR IN OUR CHILDREN

WAYS FOR FIXING UNKIND BEHAVIOR IN OUR CHILDREN Learning kindness and compassion is a journey tha...

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POSITIVITY PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN OUR WELL-BEING

POSITIVITY PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN OUR WELL-BEING The cultivation and promotion of optimism i...

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10 WAYS TO OVERCOME AN ADDICTION

Here is a paraphrased version of the content with the original subtopics preserved: 10 WAYS TO ...

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RESOLVE GRIEVANCES QUICKLY—DON’T LET THEM PILE UP

RESOLVE GRIEVANCES QUICKLY—DON’T LET THEM PILE UP. Are unresolved issues creating dis...

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FIVE HARD TRUTHS IN MARRIAGE COUPLES RECOGNISE TOO LATE IN LIFE

FIVE HARD TRUTHS IN MARRIAGE COUPLES RECOGNISE TOO LATE IN LIFE Marriage is both deeply fulfillin...

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HAVE YOU MARRIED THE WRONG PERSON, OR DID YOU?

  After my first marriage ended, I longed to fall in love again and begin a new chapter. I w...

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WAYS TO REFRESH OUR MARRIAGES AND RELATIONSHIPS

  By making a few small changes in how you spend time together, you can revitalize a long-te...

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SEVEN HABITS FOR SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES

SEVEN HABITS FOR SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES We all recognize that good habits contribute to overall wel...

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HOW TO RAISE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT CHILDREN

HOW TO RAISE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT CHILDREN While academic intelligence is valuable, fostering ...

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TRANSFORMING STRESS TO COURAGE AND CONNECTION

  Stress will not always cause a fight-or-flight response, according to Kelly McGonigal, but...

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HOW TO MAINTAIN A STRONG AND LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR ADULT CHILDREN.

HOW TO MAINTAIN A STRONG AND LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR ADULT CHILDREN. How to navigate our re...

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DON’T DEMAND FORGIVENESS FROM YOUR SPOUSE, REQUEST FOR IT

We are tempted to demand forgiveness from our spouses when they don’t seem willing to give it alth...

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Nine C’s That Can Kill a Marriage

There are so many things in life that destroy a marriage these days. While some come from the outsid...

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HOW DO WE VIEW OUR SPOUSES?

HOW DO WE VIEW OUR SPOUSES? After our marriages, what kind of “glasses” do we use to look thr...

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WAYS TO HELP YOUR PARTNER UNDERSTAND YOUR FEELINGS

Decades of research on straight, married couples show that husbands are stressed by their wives' neg...

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DIVORCING BECAUSE GOD DOESNT WANT ME TO REMAIN UNHAPPY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

I am too unhappy in this marriage to stay any longer, and I am sure this is not what God wants for m...

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HOW TO ENSURE ONE IS FINANCIALLY SECURE

Ensuring financial security involves a combination of prudent financial management, strategic planni...

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PREVENTION OF SUICIDES

SUICIDE PREVENTION MENTAL HEALTH The state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes his or...

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WAYS TO BUILD UNBREAKABLE BONDS WITH CHILDREN

Having a loving and healthy relationship with your children is one of life’s utmost joys. Not ...

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HEALTHY HABITS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress is the emotional, psychological and physical reaction to the many demands we face in todays w...

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HOW TO IMPROVE OUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Emotional intelligence (EI), is a set of skills that help us recognize, understand, and manage our o...

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DEALING WITH CONFLICT: FOUR TYPES OF COUPLES

Does the desirability of accommodation mean that you and your partner should avoid arguing with each...

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POSITIVE AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTING

Parenting is a life-long undertaking. Therefore, caring for the child is very important. Children ne...

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TEN WAYS TO MAKE YOUR CHILD FEEL SECURE

One of the key jobs for a parent is to create a safe and stable environment for their kids. When the...

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FORGIVENESS: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

So, let’s say that you’ve been wronged…wronged by your spouse, child, close frien...

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NOTICING AND AFFIRMING YOUR SPOUSE’S STRENGTHS

Have you thanked your spouse lately? Or do you just expect him or her to do "the right thing" and lo...

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WAYS TO OVERCOME CHRONIC STRESS

Some stress is positive. It causes our bodies to release adrenaline, which helps us accomplish tasks...

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