KathyDan Moore, Author at KDM Counseling Group

18

Jul

What Twelve Step Programs Can Teach You About Dealing with Chaos

Twelve-step programs have helped millions of adults who felt like their life was spinning out of control. Even if you’re not addicted to alcohol or gambling, their philosophy may help you when external events make your situation seem unmanageable. Maybe your life has been disrupted by health issues or job loss. Maybe your relationships are

9 Things Emotionally Healthy People Do

9 Things Emotionally Healthy People Do You know a few emotionally healthy people. Their relationships seem to go smoothly. They get their work done on time. Happiness appears to be their most common emotional state. They don’t have financial challenges. They maintain healthy body weight. They don’t seem to be any more talented or intelligent

20

Jun

A Pro-Active Path to Having a Healthy Relationship With Yourself

If someone asked you about the important relationships in your life, you’d probably start listing your family and friends. However, there’s one name that you may forget to mention. We often overlook our relationship with ourselves. It can be difficult to find time for yourself when you’re busy trying to keep up with responsibilities at

03

Jun

15 Tips for a Happy Marriage

No one enters a marriage expecting to become a negative statistic. Marriage can be hard work, but there are many things you can do to enhance the odds of success. The little things matter. Small gestures and habits lead to success. Help your marriage to thrive: Keep your commitments. It doesn’t matter whether you promised

27

May

How To Get Out Of Toxic Friendships

Breaking up with someone you love is a complicated process. But what’s more difficult to comprehend is ending a friendship. When you consider the amount of history both of you share, you might feel tempted to stay put in a toxic relationship. That may mean putting up with a lot of drama, unhealthy events, and

20

May

12 Important Conversation Skills For Couples

When you’re a couple, your conversation skills can draw you closer together or drive you apart. Do you give each other love and support, or do you resort to nagging and shutting down? You might assume that loving your partner would be enough, but most of us can benefit from practicing interacting effectively. In fact,

13

May

How To Successfully Co-Parent With Your Ex

Co-parenting children with your “ex” can be a difficult process. Your relationship has ended, but you still have a responsibility to take care of your kids. This is why it’s crucial that you learn to do whatever is best for the children. You can be successful in this endeavor by taking action to move forward.

06

May

Making Joint Custody Work For Your Family

A growing body of research confirms that kids are usually better off with both parents in their lives as joint custody becomes the preferred solution to child rearing after divorce. Familiarizing yourself with the benefits of shared custody and learning these strategies can help you make the best arrangement for your family. Basic Principles to

29

Apr

What You Need to Know about Alcohol and Anxiety

TV commercials encourage you to have a drink to relax. Social media constantly touts booze as the antidote to anxiety. We are barraged with messaging about how alcohol is the remedy for a hard day, tough parenting, stressful jobs, heartbreak, and on and on. However, the relationship between alcohol and anxiety is more complicated than

22

Apr