June 29, 2018 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / Disorders, For Individuals, For Parents, Health & Wellness, Health Resources, Recommended Readings
How to Help Loved Ones with Depression It is in moments like these, of losing celebrities and loved ones to suicide and depression, that we must come together to acknowledge those we have lost to completed suicide and continue to bring awareness to those in need of help. In addition, it appears that teen suicide […]
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#BreakTheStigma
June 29, 2018 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / Disorders, For Individuals, For Parents, Health & Wellness, Health Resources, Recommended Readings
How to Help Loved Ones with Depression It is in moments like these, of losing celebrities and loved ones to suicide and depression, that we must come together to acknowledge those we have lost to completed suicide and continue to bring awareness to those in need of help. In addition, it appears that teen suicide […]
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Help for Men in the Doghouse
October 27, 2017 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Individuals, For Men, For Relationships
Do you ever struggle to understand what is going on the female brain? Does their thinking and frustration with you leave you bewildered as to why they’re upset with you again? Do you feel like your best just isn’t good enough for your partner??? I help translate to men what their spouse is asking for […]
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How To Stay Grounded When Tragedy Strikes
October 12, 2017 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Individuals, For Parents, For Relationships, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
Shock. Horror. Disbelief. Confusion. Anger. Grief. Helplessness. We all have these responses when a tragedy strikes our country. The news is on 24/7 everywhere we go to keep us up to date. How much is too much? Does looking at your social media feed cause a reaction in you? Is what you saw on the […]
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Beat the Winter Blues (or Seasonal Affective Disorder)
January 17, 2017 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / Disorders, For Individuals, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
It’s inevitable for some…as the days grow darker, so does their mood. They complain of low energy, sleeping all the time, no desire to do things they would typically enjoy and the inability to feel joy. Sure these can be depression symptoms. But for some, it’s seasonal. Only occurring in the winter months. The dreads. […]
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Know Your Strengths: Area of Study Based on ‘Myers-Briggs’ Personality Type
September 30, 2016 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Individuals, For Parents, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
As fall begins, freshman head up to colleges and seniors declare their possible majors. Knowing your strengths can help to generate ideas on what to be when you grow up or refresh your second career. With so many possibilities, it can help to clear the confusion by talking to a therapist. I can help be […]
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A Hard Adjustment For Parents: Empty-Nesters Share Advice For Parents Of College Freshmen
September 23, 2016 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Parents, Health Resources
This is a hard adjustment for parents to go through. All while trying to figure out the dance of how to have an adult child-parent relationship. In time, you will hopefully be able to enjoy your new identity, interests, and lifestyle. You don’t need to figure this out alone. I can help. #emptynester “Write a […]
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Goodbye Summer…Hello Fall
September 20, 2016 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Individuals, Health & Wellness, Health Resources
Topic Quick Jump What is your self-love plan Marriage Motivator #2 Eat to treat ADHD Marilyn’s Health & Wellness Tips Fall 2016 What is your self-love plan? I will… exercise to release the angst from my body to decrease anxiety so I can sleep better eat only foods that have nutritional benefits and boost my […]
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What Love Language are You Speaking to Your Loved Ones?
April 28, 2016 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Individuals, For Relationships, Health Resources
When I’m doing couple’s counseling, I am always struck by how so many conflicts are due to misunderstandings! They way one partner expresses their needs and the way the other partner interprets those words can be worlds apart. Often, they both want the same things, but their conversation sounds opposing. My job is to interpret […]
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Challenges of Having a ADHD Relationship
April 28, 2016 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Relationships, Health Resources
You know you’re married to a spouse with ADHD when… You both make an agreement to stick to a budget, parenting plan, or a save the date event and they argue you never told them about it (as though they have a good memory!) They constantly lose their phone, wallet or keys (which causes stress […]
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Look For Signs That Your Teen is Stressed Out
April 2, 2016 / by marilyn@marilynviera.com / For Parents
When your child is stressed, you and your whole family are affected. It’s hard to see them struggle in school or with peers socially. If your child refuses to go to school and has such dread on Sunday nights it’s time to do something about this. This is treatable and your child can have the coping tools he […]
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