What Parents Need to Know about Mental Illness on College Campuses
This time of year, it’s hard to drive around Columbus and not spot a graduation sign posted in a friend or neighbor’s yard. While there is so much to celebrate, the prospect of going away to college can be daunting for both students and their parents. While your child may be worried about housing assignments […]
The Many Faces of Maternal Depression
Since Mother’s Day is this month, I’d like to touch on a topic that can be hard to discuss but one that hits close to home for many moms. While this nationally recognized holiday is usually associated with brunches, flowers and family gatherings, it is sometimes met with sadness, painful memories and depression. With […]
Road Rage, We’ve All Been There
You’re running late for work, the freeway is jammed with traffic and the person in the next lane just cut you off. Like many folks, your natural inclination might be to curse at them (because they can obviously hear you) or use an inappropriate gesture (because that will teach them a lesson). While seemingly harmless, […]
Workplace Bullying – What to Know and How to Stop It
In my most recent post, I discussed the complexities surrounding workplace bullying and how it affects organizations as a whole. Today, I’d like to talk about specific ways to identify, prevent and deal with this sensitive and often misunderstood problem. Step 1: Houston, we have a problem. Workplace bullying is on the rise. To understand […]
Bullying: Not Just a Schoolyard Problem
Bullying is a big problem, and just about everybody knows it. But while most of the attention is focused on bullying among young people, it’s important to realize that the problem is also prevalent in the adult workplace. In 2014, the Workplace Bullying Institute conducted a workplace bullying survey, and 27 percent of those surveyed […]
Understanding and Dealing with Your Child’s Temper Tantrums
As a parent, few things are more unsettling than dealing with your child’s temper tantrum. From whining and crying to kicking and screaming, this upheaval of emotions is chaotic at best. Although this can be an ordinary rite of passage from the toddler years to a time when a child’s language and reasoning skills mature, […]
Finding Your Way Back to Normal
When it comes to politics, one thing is certain: This country has been on a wild ride for the last several months. The election is over, but we continue to be presented with a roller coaster of events. And now that a new president is in the Oval Office, many people are expressing their support—or […]
It’s February—Time to Strengthen Your Relationship
In my recent Valentine’s Day video, I encouraged people to take a little time to really look at the relationship they have with their spouse or partner. Do you spend time connecting with your partner every day? Do you communicate on a regular basis? The overarching goal of this communication is to find out what […]
How to Banish a Bad Mood
Bad moods may surface when you’re least expecting them. Although they’re often triggered by events that seem incidental, they can disrupt relationships and negatively impact your daily life. Most bad moods are gone as quickly as they appear, but some of them can stick around for days. Either way, you’d be better off without them. […]
Overcoming Social Anxiety
If you’re a person who feels overly anxious in social situations, you may be breathing a sigh of relief that the holidays are behind you. Social engagements are plentiful during the month of December, and people who experience symptoms of social phobia may consider the holidays an especially challenging time period. Here’s the good news: […]
