Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
My parents had a very good relationship, I often hear my clients say.What do you mean by good? I ask.They didnt fight. They spent a lot of time with each other.That may have been the definition of a good...
Date Posted: December 04, 2006
5 Actions For Successful Relationships
Couples that have a very good relationship are not just lucky. Successful, loving relationships do not just happen. The couples that have loving relationships are taking specific actions that people in unsuccessful relationships are not...
Date Posted: November 21, 2006
Overweight Kids
When I was growing up there was rarely an overweight child. Occasionally someone would be plump, but I cant remember anyone in my class being fat.
Date Posted: August 23, 2006
Fear of Commitment
In my counseling work, I often work with clients who have a deep fear of commitment. These individuals generally say that they want to be in a loving relationship, yet they keep picking the wrong people.Susan, 38, sought my help because...
Date Posted: March 24, 2006
Beyond Fear and Addiction: Six Steps to Healing
There is a wonderful anachronism for FEAR:FalseEvidenceAppearing RealMuch of the fear in our lives is based on false evidence.Our bodies are designed to respond with the fight or flight mechanism to real and present danger - such as being physically...
Date Posted: March 13, 2006
What Creates Self-Esteem?
We all want to feel good about ourselves but many of us go about this in the ways that will never create self-esteem. Do you believe that you will have high self-esteem when: You make a lot of money? You achieve a high position in your...
Date Posted: February 23, 2006
Fears of a New Relationship
Katie had not been in a relationship in ten years, and she was scared to death. In her last relationship, she had lost herself completely and then felt devastated when her boyfriend of three years left her for another woman.
Date Posted: February 23, 2006
Relationships: Conflict Resolution Without Words
In the last few decades, partners have spent countless hours trying to work out problems. Yet over and over again they often come up against a major roadblock: they just dont see things the same way.
Date Posted: February 04, 2006