Finding Balance and Happiness in Life – Center for Couples and Families
Written by: Kass Martin
My life is crazier than I ever though it would be. I knew I wanted to get married and have kids, but I didn’t know I would want a career. That is, until I found something I was passionate about....
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A Simple Trick to Save You Money – Kerry Robinson
For many people, the hardest part of saving money is making the decision to go without something they want right now. In a study by the Brookings Institution, findings showed that Americans are largely living paycheck-to-paycheck. Surprisingly, sixty-six percent of Americans who are living paycheck-to-paycheck are considered middle class. The team involved in the study suggested that these people have a harder time weathering income shocks, such as illness or unexpected unemployment.
If you are one of these sixty-six percent, or if you feel you should do more to save money, there are some simple things you can do now to avoid the stress that comes with unexpected expenses. One way to make saving easier is to set up savings acc...
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The Hype on HIIT – Kelli Jolley
The number one excuse I hear from clients for not exercising is “I don’t have time.” One of the best things about high intensity interval training (HIIT) is that you don’t need a lot of time. You can get great results with as little as 10 minutes of HIIT training. In fact, a study done at McMaster University showed that 10 minutes of HIIT could burn the same amount of...
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Seven Principles for a Healthy Marriage – Triston Morgan PhD, LMFT
In movie theaters, we love the thrill of sitting on the edge of our seats watching as a suffering character gets the antidote to their trouble in the nick of time. Whether it’s a fairy tale princess waiting for true love’s kiss, Harry Potter and his friends casting spells, or a poisoned superhero anticipating the arrival of a healing solution—we love our struggling heroes to succeed in the end. But the excitement is not the same when we, as the heroes and heroines of our own lives, struggle and wish for a solution in our own marriages.
Luckily, many great marriages are successful due to antidotes that you can use, too. In our last issue, I outlined six signs that your marriage could be in trouble. The solution to these symptoms is provided by John Gottman and his 40 years of successful marital research. Follow his principles (or antidotes) and you will be on your way to a happier and healthier marriage.
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Well Fueled Family Fun
Footloose and schedule-free sunny days are the hallmarks of summer living for many families. Your children and neighborhood friends bustle in and out of the house, you stretch out the evenings basking in the summer skies, and you relish the slower pace of life and the longer daylight hours.
But then, you schedule a ...
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The Raw Truth About the Foods We Eat – Wendy Thueson, Certified Chef, Raw Food Coach, Master Herbalist
Suicide was a last resort in my mind. Just thinking of the heartache I would cause my husband and four children was enough for me not to go further; but I was desperate to escape the misery and debilitating pain I experienced on a daily basis. Constant neck and back pain, twenty eight years of chronic fatigue, hypoglycemia, Grave’s Disease, brain fog, stuttering, depression and many other symptoms plagued my body and mind. I felt like I was dying.
“Please God”, I begged. “Just put me out of my misery.” I sobbed uncontrollably.
Then a thought entered my mind, “Wendy, it’s not your time yet. Go to the computer and look up nutrition.”
I suspected nutrition as the underlying cause of my problems but c...
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Getting on the Green – Ryan Rhees
With beautiful weather now emerging from the chill of early spring, many locals are gearing up to go play in the great outdoors. There are many outdoor activities to choose from here in Utah Valley, and opportunities to try something new around every corner. Have you ever driven by a gorgeous green golf course and thought to yourself, “That looks like fun!” as you watch the players driving and putting in their beautiful surroundings? Perhaps you have even thought about trying golf, but weren’t quite sure where to begin. Well, luckily for you, Utah Valley Health and Wellness got with PGA Golf Professional Ryan Rhees to find out what you need to know to get on the green. Here are his answers to some common questions ...
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Spirituality and Therapy: Five Benefits of Spiritually Integrated Therapy
The two preceding articles in this three-part series recognized the resurgence of spirituality in therapy, identified a need for psychotherapists trained in spiritual and religious competencies, provided tips on how to find a licensed clinician who is right for you, and explored three domains of spiritual wellness. This third and final article will address five potential benefits of spiritually integrated therapy.
I recently listened to both a psychologist’s lecture on integrated healthcare, and a book on parenting written by a world renowned researcher/therapist who devoted her career to understanding guilt, shame, vulnerability and whole-hearted living. Both scholars spoke of spirituality as being a ...
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Free Marriage Workshop – July 13 @ 7pm (Orem Library)
Come see Kenneth Jeppesen present on how to improve your marriage. He will present on John Gottman's 40 years of marital research at the Orem Utah library on July 13th and August 17th.
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Pornography Addiction: 4 Steps to Healing – Erin Rackham, MS, LAMFT
Pornography addiction and compulsive pornography use are becoming more and more prevalent with the rise of the anonymity, accessibility, and affordability of internet porn. It is no wonder that Utah legislators have recently declared it a “public health crisis”. Unfortunately, with this increase in pornography use has come an increase in relational distress as well. Many relationships begin to struggle with the revelation of a partner’s pornography use because it feels like infidelity to the partner, which feels traumatic and takes time to heal. So if you’re the pornography-user in your relationship, but you’d like to stop, what can you do? How do we heal from such a devastating habit?
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