Ways to help your partner cope with breast cancer
This breast cancer awareness month, we've been talking a lot about the signs and the symptoms of the disease. But what about the emotional toll the diagnosis has on a person? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares ways to help someone you know cope with cancer.
Other people's behavior is not your problem but your need to fix them is
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five exercises that will help you stay in control while gaining personal growth.
5 things to do outside the bedroom for a better sex life
If your sex life has become mundane or you feel like everything is prioritized over your sex life, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini recommends trying one of the following five activities.
5 types of post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says if you’ve witnessed trauma, been close with someone who experienced trauma, or lived through a life-threatening situation, you may have experienced one of these five types of PTSD.
5 hot button issues that cause couple’s struggles
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses five of the most common topics couples fight about according to marriage experts.
Feeling lonely in your marriage since the pandemic
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says if you’re feeling lonely in your marriage, beginning this 4-part action plan can help you restore intimacy and connection.
Adult temper tantrums: A lingering effect of post-pandemic stress
When you’re the person in close contact with an adult having a tantrum, it can feel confusing and scary. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini has a 5-part action plan for coping with an adult having a temper tantrum.
Are you dating an emotional abuser or is it normal conflict?
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five warning signs of emotional abuse. If you are experiencing any of these five, talk to someone close to you as soon as possible.
Preventing Instagram’s damaging effects on your teen’s body image
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four suggestions to help you prevent social media from destroying your child’s body image and mental health.
Re-charging your brain as the pandemic continues into fall
If you feel as though you need a new outlook to persevere and thrive, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four suggestions that can help.
Should you quit your job for your mental health?
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses how your job could be affecting your mental health and when it's time to hang the hat.
Embracing small talk enhances conversation and connection
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some suggestions that can help you feel less awkward and more connected during conversations.
Ready to snap from stress? Tips for helping parents calm down
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares several tips for parents to restore calm, so they won’t lose it with their children.
5 Monday morning behaviors that lead to a more upbeat week
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says you don’t have to live with Sunday night anxiety or sleepless nights if you’re willing to make a few behavioral changes.
Surviving the empty-nester transition
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six suggestions that can make the transition smoother for both you and your child.
Is your parenting style toxic?
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says these five toxic tactics are damaging to a child’s mental health and get passed along to their adulthood.
Building a positive relationship with your child’s teacher from the start
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says creating a trusting relationship where you and your child’s teacher can share concerns regarding your child benefits everyone. Here are six suggestions of ways parents can help.
Five subtle signs of back-to-school stress in children
If you’re concerned that your child may be dealing with anxiety and stress, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five signs to be aware of.
Do you see your ex in your future?
If you are considering a relationship with your ex, how do you know if there is hope for the two of you? Relationship experts suggest you pay attention to the answers to these five questions.
The biggest predictor of long-lasting romance isn’t on a dating app
New research suggests that more than two-thirds of all romantic relationships begin as friendships.