Jennifer's Take
Does Lack of Sleep Cause Anger? Study Says Yes
Does lack of sleep cause anger? New research shows that losing just a couple of hours of sleep can leave you with a short emotional
October 28, 2022
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Relationships
Jennifer's Take
Argument With Spouse Can Worsen Pain in Osteoarthritis and Diabetes Patients
It is safe to say that arguing with your spouse or partner can cause massive amounts of stress in day-to-day life. However, constant stress can
October 10, 2022
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Parental Conflict Can Cause Lasting Emotional Damage to Kids
According to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, parental conflict can cause lasting harm to children’s emotional processing abilities.
September 15, 2022
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How Finances Affect Relationships – College Relationships & Students’ Financial Habits
Thrown into a new setting, college students quickly learn how to balance their social and academic life. But time management isn’t the only skill they
September 8, 2022
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Relationships
How the “Attachment Bond” Affects Our Adult Relationships
Have you ever felt strongly, deeply connected to someone for whom you would do anything? It is called being “in love”, and most adults have
August 31, 2022
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Relationships
How Marriage Improves Health in Men
The research is in: marriage improves health in both sexes, but especially for men. Married men have greater longevity, better overall physical health, and general
August 15, 2022
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Reference
A Psychodynamic Understanding of Alcoholism: Part I
The deleterious effects of alcoholism are devastating; it destroys lives, families, and marriages, wreaking havoc upon every facet of a person’s and their family’s life.
July 28, 2022
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Defense Mechanisms
Defense Mechanism of the Week: Intellectualization
Intellectualization occurs when reasoning and logic are used unconsciously to control internal conflict and emotional anxiety. People who rely on the intellectualization defense mechanism talk
July 12, 2022
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Jennifer's Take
Communication With Your Partner: You Probably Don’t Know What They’re Thinking
You may think that you know your partner like the back of your hand — you share your lives with each other. However, new research
June 18, 2022
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New Communication Strategies Can Help Couples Struggling With Alzheimer’s Disease
A new first-of-its-kind study has found that caregiver-partner communication improves among couples as they manage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, but it takes practice. These couples
June 9, 2022
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