Posts by Terri Dichiser
I Am Feeling Down-Is this Depression?
When we feel down we are in a searching to turn those feelings around. We scan to see what is causing it such as the most recent fight with our spouse, our teenage child or the overload at work –maybe it is more. It is important to understand what we are treating-is it just a…
Read MoreGifts that Don't Come From A Store
Amid the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, shopping, parties, travel and dinners, it’s important to pause and reflect on the gifts that already surround us. One very important person in my life has given me many gifts that DON’T come from a store, my mother. I hope you are inspired by her example, appreciate…
Read MoreThe Unwanted Gift – A Good Reminder
October always reminds me of the season in my life when I had breast cancer. It was after all, a life-altering event! Now that I’m healthy, looking back over that time reminds me of the life lessons I learned. I’m grateful for the reminders as I sometimes have to re-learn these gifts and what they…
Read MoreBack to school can mean new beginnings.
With the end of summer and the start of a new school year, it’s a perfect time to evaluate and begin with a fresh outlook. It may be time to start on a fresh new page in your relationship and sharpen those communication and intimacy skills. Are you frustrated with your marriage? Do you feel…
Read MoreReduce Holiday Stress and Increase Holiday Happiness
“And he puzzled three hours, ’til his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! ‘Maybe Christmas’, he thought ‘doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!’ “ The holidays are a busy time for everyone, but this year can be different. It’s doesn’t have to…
Read MoreSigns that Technology is Hurting your Relationship
You are: Having intimate conversations online outside of a committed relationship Keeping aspects of your cyber communication activity secret from your partner Sharing personal things online that are not discussed with your partner Taking energy and time away from your relationship Excluding your partner from the activity Having fights with your partner over the activity…
Read MoreCouples and the "Other Person" . . . Technology
The rapid development and availability of technology is significantly impacting our relationships. Cell phones, tablets and laptops, etc. along with unlimited internet access make our life easier and enjoyable but also has brought about new challenges for our closest relationships. Instant access allows many new ways to connect with people but also makes it necessary…
Read MoreCrisis of an Affair: Part II Recovery and Choices
The affair must end for work to begin on your relationship. The ending of the affair is essential because of the sexual, emotional and verbal intimacy you share in the affair. If the affair does not end you cannot start to establish safety in your relationship and rebuild trust.
Read MoreCrisis of an Affair: Part I Discovery and Understanding Why
The unthinkable has happened. The pain is unbelievable. How could someone you know and love have betrayed you in this way? How can you go on being with this person? The crisis of an affair is a subject I hear about from couples in all walks of life. Statistics on affairs are controversial since there…
Read MoreIncrease Your Emotional Intelligence
Build and improve your emotional intelligence in two ways: 1-Self Awareness If you have the opportunity in your workplace, take a 360 assessment instrument to gain others’ feedback. Take an EQ assessment. There are many to choose from. To find the best one for you, contact Take Charge Inc for our recommendations. Do an informal…
Read MoreLetting Go and Moving On
You have been hurt, betrayed, slighted or rejected. It can cover the wide range of wrongs to someone saying something painful behind your back to finding out your spouse is having an affair. The pain, the anger and the dark emotions stay with you. Any mention of the person’s name or the offense instantly triggers the…
Read More“If only Mother’s Day were every day!”
This is an intriguing response that resonates with all women, those with children and even those without children. These words hold so much wisdom and depth about the imbalance in the lives of all women, it’s important to investigate and learn from them. What is it about that one day that women long for? Women…
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