by Kim Alberts | Jun 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Did you know that depression affects about 7% of the adult population in the United States? One of the most common mental disorders in the world, depression is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, appetite changes, sleep... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 28, 2019 | Relationships
We’re Engaged! Holidays bring engagements and all the excitement they offer us, both now and in the future. Initially discussions between fiancées often consists only of details about the wedding, day, venue, wedding party, or type of service. Before beginning... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 28, 2019 | Relationships
We may not think that arguing is healthy in a marriage or relationship. It can be very valuable if it is done appropriately. You may want to discuss how to improve your communication during an argument before your next argument to improve potential for healthy change.... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 27, 2019 | Relationships, Religion
His name was James and we all called him Jim. But for some reason my son, Brian, called him Mr. James. I tried to correct Brian but Jim said very forcefully to leave him alone and to let Brian call him Mr. James if he wanted to. And so he remained Mr. James, long... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 27, 2019 | Relationships
When I was working as a substance abuse counselor, relationships often developed something like this: guy meets girl, guy and girl immediately have sex with each other. Week 2: guy moves into girl’s trailer and meets girl’s kids. Week 4 or 5: Guy and girl are fighting... 
by Kim Alberts | Jun 27, 2019 | Relationships
One of the issues I hear repeatedly is people saying they are afraid of conflicts so they avoid dealing with problems. Many people say they are afraid of what will happen if they approach the issue. People seem to believe that they have almost no choice in solving...