communication

THERAPEUTIC THURSDAY…DrBev, What to do, My Marriage – Relationship is not going very Well?

It’s the rare couple that doesn’t, sooner or later, run into a few bumps in the road. If you recognize ahead of time what those relationship problems can be, you’ll have a much better chance of weathering the storm. Ideally, a couple should discuss certain basic issues — such as money, sex, and kids —…

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY…Cancer & Social Support for Minority Women

New information presented during a conference on cancer and health disparities suggest non-white women receive less social support than white women after cancer treatment. “This is an important finding when designing and promoting social support resources for female cancer survivors to better include cancer survivors of color,” said study author Jennifer M. Jabson, M.P.H., Ph.D.,…

Feeling insecure in relationships may predispose people to later health problems

People who feel insecure about their attachments to others might be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems than those who feel secure in their relationships, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. Participants rated themselves on three attachment styles – secure, avoidant, and anxious. Secure attachment refers to feeling able to…