By Spencer Hinckley, CSW What is trust? Longtime relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman believes trust in a relationship requires two things: 1) Transparency, or a belief that one sees the true reality of their partner, and 2) The feeling that one's partner is there for...
I just saw the new Disney movie, Frozen . Have you seen it? It has received high praise this year, and rightly so. It’s a beautiful story and very well-done. There were a number of elements in the story that I found very meaningful, though...
By Rick Rawlins, LCSW (Click HERE for a complete bio) Recently there has been increased media attention and awareness given to the topic of suicide. Too often the subject of suicide causes people to feel uncomfortable and not want to discuss it. Yet when someone...
If you're just joining this series now, be sure to check out the last 4 posts in the parenting series. Hurt, Anger, and Fear. Feeling these emotions isn't the problem. And if they hit you because of life stressors or pressure, then by all means,...