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Dec 03
2009

A Mans Mind: Divorce Tips To Claim, Focus and Engage By Living a Healthy Life

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Avdoian , psychology , health , counseling , a mans mind

by Richard Avdoian, MS, MSW, CSP

Three of the deepest human necessities are the need to belong, to be needed, and be involved with family, work and community.  It is important to remain healthy during divorce and afterwords.

The need to belong and engaged is so great that people who aren’t actively engaged in all facets of life tend to be poor performers, disengaged, lack motivation and simply exist one-dimensionally. 

In some cases being detached and inactive can lead to bouts of down-heartedness, depression and higher rates of chronic illnesses.  Read more to find out what you should be doing to stay in the game.

Nov 23
2009

A Mans Mind: Striving To Be Your Best After Divorce

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Coffee , psychology , counseling , a mans mind

Individuals are blessed with qualities, talents and gifts that once identified, harnessed and cultivated give us the potential to be powerfully unique.  Every person sees and relates to the world differently.  Those who embrace life, and are successful, tend to not only possess, but live, the following traits.

Belief In Self
Do you value and respect yourself?  Although praise and affirmation from others is gratifying, individuals who have a strong belief in themselves don’t rely on others to validate their worth.

 

Nov 13
2009

A Mans Mind: Divorce And Depression In Men

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Avdoian , psychology , counseling , a mans mind

Are You Sure You’re Not Depressed?

Most men will experience temporary periods of downheartedness or imbalance in their lives during the divorce process and for a period of time once the divorce is final.  Experiencing long periods of downheartedness or imbalance can be dangerous to their health, be destructive to their relationships and can negatively affect their job performance

How do you know when you've crossed from bouts with downheartedness to depression?

 

Nov 03
2009

A Mans Mind: Divorce and Getting Over It

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Avdoian , psychology , counseling , a mans mind

by Richard J. Avdoian, MS, MSW, CSP

In the course of a divorce, we are often hurt by others and by ourselves through our self-doubt. Holding in hurt feelings for months in some cases years, is stressful, can cause minor and major illnesses and result in a very dysfunctional life.

Learning to forgive, get over it and make a decision to move forward is an important part of reclaiming a healthy life.

Stuck in Crisis Mode

Small hurtful comments or situations are typically easy to laugh off or process with little aftermath reaction.  But there are hurts that we experience that are so unfair, unforeseen, deeply felt that we retreat and we get “stuck in crisis mode” we choose not to forgive the person(s) who caused the situation that created the hurt.

 

Sep 03
2009

A Man's Mind:The Manly Art of Being the Tooth Fairy

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Avdoian , Parenting , a mans mind

If your child is with you when he or she loses a tooth you may want to be prepared and have a plan for dealing with the Tooth Fairy.

First of all, celebrate the event with your child and explain this is the first step towards being a teenager.  Consider a trip to the local ice cream shop or a favorite to restaurant or a special activity.

Read more after the jump for a few Tooth Fairy Tips:

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