Leaving The Proverbial Nest

The transition into adulthood brings excitement, freedom and a whole set of baggage stuffed with responsibility, change and uncertainty. In 1997, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics began a study with nearly 9,000 young adults. As the study progressed, the data revealed that 9.7% of the participants moved out at 17 whereas 33.7 moved…

Tackling Test Anxiety

When there is a lot at stake in situations such as testing-taking to get into college or business, law or med school, stress can mount and impair your ability to focus, concentrate and remember information. This can lead to diminishing test performance, decreased confidence and a feeling of helplessness to overcome it. Like any pressured…

Spring Cleaning for Your Intimate Relationships

Spring is a great time to take a fresh look at our intimate relationships. All of us bring a mixed bag of experience, awareness and habits as we form, develop and attempt to sustain intimacy in our relationships. As a result, it is common to find relationships struggling. You may have a clear sense that…