Healing

Mom story: I started SuperSibs!

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Melanie Goldish of Duluth, Minnesota, knows what it’s like to worry about a child battling cancer — and she knows what it’s like to worry about a sibling waiting in the wings while the family focuses on the sick child. Fortunately for many families today, Goldish found a way to help the siblings of kids with cancer.

Healing after a pet's death

Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:35:00 -0800

We picked Annie out when my daughter was about a year old. We knew she was the dog for us when we walked by her cage at our local animal shelter and Annie nuzzled her face against the gate, asking for love. We had never considered getting an older dog, but once we witnessed the loving exchange between my daughter and Annie, we knew we had to take her home. We had Annie for about three years, and then had to make the choice to let her go.

The healing power of laughter

Jen Klein — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:07:00 -0700

We all know the adage “laughter is the best medicine.” In situations of illness, injury and emotional hurts, carefully applied humor can help manage the stress and start the psyche at least on a healing path. It’s a simple and complex topic all at once, obvious and subtle. And when trying to help your kids develop appropriate senses of humor, this is a key point you want to make and reiterate -- and use.

Foods that fight pain

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The meaning of comfort food for the 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain is food that can ease the daily aching. Charles Friedman, D.O., pain management specialist for Pain Relief Centers in Pinellas Park, Florida, says, "Fill your plate with the following foods that fight pain."

How to attract new love after divorce

Kori Ellis — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:39:00 -0700

After a divorce, finding someone new may seem impossible, but you can connect with someone special again. Jill Spiegel, author of How To Talk To Anyone About Anything! The Secrets to Connecting, offers these tips on how to attract new love after divorce.

What you can learn from a breakup

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:25:00 -0700

Breakups are never easy and can hurt like nothing else. Despite the heartache, you can take away some positive things from getting dumped. Here are a few post-breakup lessons.

Dating tips for the newly single

Tonja Evetts Weimer — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:18:00 -0800

Did you just get out of a relationship and find yourself single again? Has the dating scene changed since you were last out there? Are you out of practice in meeting new people to date?

Use your mind to heal your body

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:00:00 -0800

You’ve heard of the mind-body connection. But how do you go about achieving it to heal your body? Here are simple ways to introduce it into your daily reality.

12 Signs you're in a dead-end relationship

Kori Ellis — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

If your relationship seems to be going nowhere, it's better to end it sooner rather than later. Knowing for sure that it's time to break up isn't always easy, though. Check for these telltale signs that you are in a dead-end relationship.

7 Smart reasons to break up

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

We all know the major reasons to breakup with someone: infidelity, no common goals, abuse, loss of interest. But do you really have to wait until one of these biggies happens to call it quits? Wouldn't it be more admirable to take the high road and say goodbye before smaller things build up into one of the majors? Here's a look at some of the less severe but equally legitimate and smart reasons to break up with someone so that you can move toward a more fulfilling relationship.

How to really get over your ex

Kori Ellis — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:34:00 -0800

Don't let a breakup devastate your life. Follow these tips to move forward and really get over your ex-husband or ex-boyfriend.

How to tell if it's over

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:59:00 -0800

Some things just weren’t meant to be. If your relationship is going south, but you aren’t ready to see it, use our guide for signs that it’s time to face facts.

How to help your BFF through a breakup

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:02:00 -0800

If your BFF has just been dumped there are a few ways you can make things easier for her. Follow our steps to keeping your freshly-single gal pal’s head above water.

Guide to life after divorce

Kori Ellis — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800

Divorce is hard on everyone, no matter how amicable it may be. We have put together some tips and advice to help you cope with life after divorce.

How to get your ex-boyfriend back

Kori Ellis — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:37:00 -0800

You thought he was your soulmate. You were sure you were going to spend the rest of your lives together -- but you broke up, and now you want him back. Follow these tips to get your ex-boyfriend back and keep him this time.

How to know it’s time to move on

Kori Ellis — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:00:00 -0800

My friend Sharon says she knew her seven-year relationship was over when she realized that she spent more time fantasizing about how to kill him than she did fantasizing about having sex with him. She was joking but it's interesting what it often takes for someone to realize it's time to move on from a relationship.

3 Things we can learn from Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's divorce

Kori Ellis — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0800

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker had a fairy tale wedding that ended in divorce with allegations of sexting and cheating. What can we learn from the demise of this celebrity power couple? Read on to find out.

How to cope during the holidays after divorce

Kori Ellis — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Christmas is always a stressful time of year. But if you gotten divorced recently, it can seem almost impossible to cope during the holidays. Though it won't be an easy time, these tips can make it bearable.

4 Signs your relationship is going nowhere

Kori Ellis — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Are you in a dead-end relationship? Sometimes, it's easy to see the writing on the wall -- but other times, things aren't so clear. We talked to relationship advisor and therapist Dr. Terri Orbuch, author of Five Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great for expert advice and signs your relationship is going nowhere.

5 Signs he's having an affair

Kori Ellis — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:07:00 -0700

Do you suspect your significant other is having an affair? Don't start making wild accusations just yet. Watch for these signs that he might be cheating and then decide what you are going to do about it.

Dating again after a long-term relationship

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:42:00 -0700

Nervousness and apprehensions about dating again are perfectly normal if you've recently gone through a breakup. Your heart is probably just now feeling whole again. Why on earth would you want to throw it back into a sea of potential heartbreakers? Because if you still believe in love and you still want to be in a relationship, you have to. That said, prepare yourself by following this three-part process to cleanse your heart, mind and body -- and prepare you to jump back into the dating pool curiously, comfortably and confidently.