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Mindfulness: What is it and How Can it Help Me?

by Daniel Moultrie | Jan 28, 2017 | Blog, Wellness

Mindfulness seems to be a popular term in the mental health field right now. You’re probably wondering what it is and if it really works. According to this Psychology Today article, mindfulness is being fully aware of the present moment. When you are mindful,...

How to Choose a Therapist: A Mini Guide to Finding the Support You Deserve

by Daniel Moultrie | Jan 16, 2017 | Men's Issues, Relationships, Teen, Wellness

Choosing a therapist can be a very intimidating experience. It’s scary selecting a stranger to share some of your deepest fears, sorrows, joys, guilt, shame, and all of the above. In addition to the selecting process, it’s difficult to for us to admit to ourselves...

5 Ways to Overcome Arguments In Your Relationship

by Daniel Moultrie | Oct 26, 2016 | Blog, Relationships

Overcoming arguments in a relationship is not about eliminating them but rather just understanding them. Arguments are inevitable, here’s how to ensure they don’t overtake your relationship. 1. Recognize Recurrent Arguments Not every problem in a relationship...

3 Mental Habits That are Keeping You From Being Happy

by Daniel Moultrie | Oct 11, 2016 | Blog, Relationships, Wellness

It’s easy to recognize our physical habits but our mental habits are much more subtle. If we’re not aware of our mental habits they can significantly affect our mood, behavior, and values. Habits form and shape what we do and who we become. Mahatma Ghandi...

Finding the Right Person For You

by Daniel Moultrie | Sep 17, 2016 | Blog, Relationships

Many times in relationships we believe that if the right person just came along everything would change for us. We are greatly mistaken in thinking that Mr. or Mrs. “right” is the answer to our happiness. It’s rare that we look to ourselves and ask if we are ready to...

3-Steps to Resolving Conflict In Your Relationship

by Daniel Moultrie | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog, Relationships

In the book Seven Principals for Making Marriage Work by relationship expert John M. Gottman, PhD conceptualizes the findings of his “Love Lab” research at the University of Washington. Included in the findings are exercises couples can utilize to solve problems in...

Happiness: Living a Life of Engagement, Meaning, and Pleasure

by Daniel Moultrie | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Wellness

Everyone wants to live a happy life, but what does it really mean to be happy? If happiness is what we’re all chasing, how do we get there? When seeking to add happiness in our life it’s helpful to start with defining what we’re looking for. Martin “Marty”...

How Words Can Hurt or Help Your Relationship

by Daniel Moultrie | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, Relationships

Yes, I am one of those people that grew up in Sunday school singing bible songs. You know, the ones that you sing over and over as a child and don’t realize the meaning until you’re reminiscing as an adult. At the time I am sure I just liked the melody of the song,...

Why It’s So Difficult For Men to “Fall In Love”

by Daniel Moultrie | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, Men's Issues, Relationships

Finding “the one” is not easy. It can be an awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful journey. It’s difficult to find a potential partner, yet alone find the woman you want to marry. What is it about falling in love that is so challenging for men? ...

Put the Toilet Seat Down!

by Daniel Moultrie | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, Men's Issues, Relationships

If I had a nickel for every time I have been reminded to put the toilet seat down I think I’d have enough money to retire comfortably. Constantly I thought to myself, “I wish she would just get off my back about it and put the seat down herself." I never understood...