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Marriage

Enduring Marriage: The Reason Behind Wedding Season

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 31, 2023

If only wedding registries had skill-building marriage manuals, wedded bliss would be ever after and not just at the altar.

If only wedding registries had skill-building marriage manuals, wedded bliss would be ever after and not just at the altar.

Trauma

Healing Pathways From Childhood and Adult Trauma

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 22, 2023

Relationships and events beyond one's control cause trauma in 70 percent of adults. Two books show how quality connections, resiliency, and healthy behaviors help in recovery.

Relationships and events beyond one's control cause trauma in 70 percent of adults. Two books show how quality connections, resiliency, and healthy behaviors help in recovery.

Attachment

Bonding Now Literally Pays Off for Your Child’s Future

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on April 1, 2023

Books contain 50 percent more words than screen time. Reading aids social-emotional IQ, enhances bonds, and improves learning and earnings throughout life.

Books contain 50 percent more words than screen time. Reading aids social-emotional IQ, enhances bonds, and improves learning and earnings throughout life.

Career

How to Be the Lead Character in Your Story

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 25, 2023

Anyone who has encountered barriers in life or career will appreciate Elizabeth Zott, a formidable female in Lessons in Chemistry. The bestseller will air on Apple TV in 2023.

Anyone who has encountered barriers in life or career will appreciate Elizabeth Zott, a formidable female in Lessons in Chemistry. The bestseller will air on Apple TV in 2023.

Emotional Validation

Mister Rogers Remembered Since We Need Him Now

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on February 25, 2023

The full measure of Fred Rogers’ influence in adulthood is incalculable. We make a difference in people's lives when we share our genuine selves and his legacy.

The full measure of Fred Rogers’ influence in adulthood is incalculable. We make a difference in people's lives when we share our genuine selves and his legacy.

Assertiveness

Miserable Months or Contentment Ahead: Your Decisions Decide

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on January 22, 2023

Your choices, based on your values, help determine your misery or happiness.

Your choices, based on your values, help determine your misery or happiness.

Family Dynamics

Combat Control, Competition, and Perfection With 2 Words

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 22, 2022

In moments of emotional overwhelm, when you cast others as difficult or catastrophize, this mantra keeps you centered and focused.

In moments of emotional overwhelm, when you cast others as difficult or catastrophize, this mantra keeps you centered and focused.

Cognitive Dissonance

When Politics Divides Your Holiday Dinner Table

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on November 15, 2022

Elections past or present, who runs or who ruins your next gathering — that's the holiday menu. Dissing the dysfunctional isn't difficult if you follow these tips to create calm.

Elections past or present, who runs or who ruins your next gathering — that's the holiday menu. Dissing the dysfunctional isn't difficult if you follow these tips to create calm.

Empathy

What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on November 2, 2022

Anxious and angered choices reverberate well beyond the moment. A simple red sweater can remind us to choose the path less traveled.

Anxious and angered choices reverberate well beyond the moment. A simple red sweater can remind us to choose the path less traveled.

Anger

A Child’s School Frustrations Could Spell Bigger Problems

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 22, 2022

Is homework a battle? Do your child's frustrations get in the way of good grades and peer relations? Recognize these anger traits for a better school year, home life, and adult life.

Is homework a battle? Do your child's frustrations get in the way of good grades and peer relations? Recognize these anger traits for a better school year, home life, and adult life.

Relationships

Cut Off and Cut Out: Healing Disrupted Family Relationships

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on September 16, 2022

Families are complex, with joys and struggles. As depicted on TV, in movies, in your own family, or in the royal one, cutting people off may seem sensible but it can cause future problems.

Families are complex, with joys and struggles. As depicted on TV, in movies, in your own family, or in the royal one, cutting people off may seem sensible but it can cause future problems.

Passive-Aggression

When Passive Aggression Could Be Something Worse

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on August 5, 2022

Before you label annoying behavior as passive-aggressive, be aware that something deeper may be at play. Knowing the difference could improve things considerably.

Before you label annoying behavior as passive-aggressive, be aware that something deeper may be at play. Knowing the difference could improve things considerably.

Relationships

Friend Shifts Go Along With Friendship

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on April 29, 2022

Women rally around Mother's Day, but supportive friends give yearlong. Rather than count social media likes, learn what it takes at any age to create enduring friendship.

Women rally around Mother's Day, but supportive friends give yearlong. Rather than count social media likes, learn what it takes at any age to create enduring friendship.

Relationships

What It Really Means to Be Mature

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on April 17, 2022

Maturity can steer us to good choices, a successful career, and loving relationships, yet it remains elusive without taking personal responsibility and working on oneself.

Maturity can steer us to good choices, a successful career, and loving relationships, yet it remains elusive without taking personal responsibility and working on oneself.

Relationships

Character Traits That Make a Fine Date or Mate

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on April 6, 2022

What you tolerate in a budding relationship determines if you'll stand solidly or see your foundation sway.

What you tolerate in a budding relationship determines if you'll stand solidly or see your foundation sway.

Anger

Speaking Up When Most Stressed

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 5, 2022

Stuffed emotion, stony silence and defensiveness promotes distance. Problems discussed empower confidence, closeness, even intimacy. Mentioning worries leads to managing them.

Stuffed emotion, stony silence and defensiveness promotes distance. Problems discussed empower confidence, closeness, even intimacy. Mentioning worries leads to managing them.

Relationships

Body and Brain Benefits From Lasting Intimacy

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on February 11, 2022

Think intimacy is about physical touch? Reach into and understand the emotional brain to truly activate what sparks a deep human connection.

Think intimacy is about physical touch? Reach into and understand the emotional brain to truly activate what sparks a deep human connection.

Diet

Leveraging Your Brain to Reach a Healthier Weight

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on January 23, 2022

Yearly, 45 million Americans spend billions on weight loss. Yet they already possess two powerful tools in the remove-excess-weight arsenal: A mind and habits.

Yearly, 45 million Americans spend billions on weight loss. Yet they already possess two powerful tools in the remove-excess-weight arsenal: A mind and habits.

Burnout

Making Magic and Other Holiday Myths

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on December 11, 2021

Hallmark movies are entertaining yet not realistic holiday dramas where women end up exhausted. The hacks found here and habit adjustments create the memories you desire.

Hallmark movies are entertaining yet not realistic holiday dramas where women end up exhausted. The hacks found here and habit adjustments create the memories you desire.

Relationships

One Habit Brings Couples Closer

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on November 8, 2021

How one habit helps both women and men to relax, improve their health, and add some sizzle between the sheets.

How one habit helps both women and men to relax, improve their health, and add some sizzle between the sheets.