- Ageing, Coping Skills, Depression, Friendship, Health, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Senior Citizens
Nurturing Friendships Later in Life
Introduction Nurturing friendships later in life is vitally important to both our physical health and mental health. Today’s blog post will be a departure from the traditional type of blog post published here at The Heart’s Way,…
- Communication, Coping Skills, Decision-making, Emotional Triggers, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Stress Management
Emotional Triggers (The Problem With Flapping)
Angry words, harsh judgments, negative criticism, and cruel baiting can become emotional triggers. And these emotional triggers lead to misunderstandings, damaged relationships, and possibly life-long trauma issues. In my work with clients over the years I have…
Manage Stress with GAS TANK Guidelines
GAS TANK Guidelines? It seems to be a rather odd phrase, perhaps even a bit quirky. Gas tanks could not be related to thoughts of mind, body, and soul. Or could they? What could we possibly learn…
Card and Letter-Writing: A Lost Art?
Dear Reader, Has card and letter-writing become a lost art? In today’s 2021 world, handwritten cards and letters seem to be becoming a thing of the past. But should card and letter-writing become a lost art, replaced…
- Bibliotherapy, Codependency, Communication, Coping Skills, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Stress Management
Is This Codependency? Monkeys On Your Back
Is This Codependency? Monkeys On Your Back is all about responsibilities, codependency, assertive communication and “I” messages. Oh, and of course, it’s also about monkeys! I loved using imagery when I explained and discussed concepts with my…
Relationships: Finding Love Later in Life
Relationships are the threads that weave the fabric of life. Family relationships. Friendships. Work relationships. Team relationships. Love relationships. Relationships impact us from birth to death. And, our spiritual relationship with God is eternal. We will explore…
- Bibliotherapy, Book Review, Coping Skills, Decision-making, Health, Relationships, Stress Management
“Hanger Management” Bookish First Book Review
Susan Albers, Psy D has hit the mark with a topic that is so very relevant, especially in today’s stressful environment. “Hanger Management” explores the role that hanger (hunger + anger) plays in our lives today. From…
Communication 101
HELLO and Welcome to Communication 101!! This is the place where you can get the scoop on understanding some of the BASICS of communication. You know, it has been said that “Knowledge is Power.” Well, my friends,…