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Hidden Issue That Could Affect Your Relationships Shannon Kolakowski on New Day Northwest
The 18 Sweet Nothings He Needs to Hear (REDBOOK Magazine) In a relationship, it’s not only women who like to hear that they look nice, or that they’re wanted. Whether it’s a simple compliment to kick off his day or something deeper, these affirmations will strengthen your bond. “I’m on your side” “Find a way to let your partner know, on a daily basis, that you’re in his corner,” says Dr. Shannon Kolakowski, psychologist and author of the forthcoming book, When Depression Hurts Your Relationship. “You might show your loyalty by standing up for your guy when he feels the world is against him.”…. Read More
Win Back Your Girlfriend (Men’s Health Magazine) You can recover from botched dates, fumbled trysts, and sunken relationships. In fact, do it right and she’ll love you twice as much the second time around. REKINDLE LOST LOVE Here we have the ultimate do-over. Angry words were said, personal items were packed up, and your reputation as a “great guy” suffered a hammer blow. A lost cause? Not necessarily. “Before you initiate contact, think about what you really hope to gain from rebooting the relationship,” says relationship psychologist Shannon Kolakowski, Psy.D. “Usually there is a valid reason the relationship didn’t work out the first time.” If you’re trying to prove that you can make it work because you see her as a challenge, or if you’re going through a lonely period, move on. But if you feel that whatever had been in the way of a strong relationship with her no longer exists, then prove it… Read More
Stressed at Work? Support Your Spouse Stress due to work reduced by mutual spousal support (dailyRx News) Everyone knows that it is unhealthy to be stressed out. More and more relationships involve couples who are both working full-time. How can you deal with your own work stress and support your spouse? There are very real positive benefits of a mutually supportive relationship, like greater marriage satisfaction, greater satisfaction at work, and less negative criticism of family members and co-workers.Couples can learn the difference between favorable and unfavorable support for their spouse to help strengthen their relationship… Read More





Is Your Teen Drinking? Set Rules! Alcohol impulses reduced amongst adolescents with strict rules from parents (dailyRx News) Teenagers face the pressures of illegal drinking whether parents talk to them about it or not. New research supports moms and dads who not only talk to their children about alcohol but also set rules.Researchers discovered that when people keep getting drunk, even the simplest cue of alcohol, whether it be a beer bottle or liquor ad, could motivate them to drink again, unless they have a distinct reason not to… Read More

Ask the Experts: What Makes a Man Fall in Love? (eHarmony Advice) What makes a man fall completely head over heels in love? Is it timing, certain qualities he’s looking for, or basic chemistry? We posed this frequently-asked question to a variety of well-rounded experts. Here’s what they had to say… Read More
Working Part Time Has Health Benefits Working mothers are healthier than stay at home moms (dailyRx News) Although some find the ability to stay at home with their kids a luxury, a new study suggests it may take a toll on the well-being of some. The study found that moms who work show less signs of depression and an overall increase in general wellbeing. And according to the study’s author, part-time work may be the typical mom’s ideal… (Read More)
Shop Til’ You Smile Experiential shoppers report greater well being than material shoppers (dailyRx News) Have you ever considered that what you buy has an effect on your life satisfaction? A new study shows that if you spend money on experiences, rather than items, you may have a better outlook on life. Extraverts and those who are open to new experiences tend to spend disposable income on experiences, like concert tickets and vacations, rather than a trip to the mall. These people also report a greater sense of satisfaction with life… (Read More)
Is Anxiety Blocking Your Path to Love? Need some help managing your dating fears? Follow these expert tips (Shape Magazine) Dating is a bit intimidating for most people. But if you are an anxious person, dating is more than intimidating—it can be downright painful and terrifying. Most people with anxiety have difficulty dealing with uncertainty. And dating, for all its glory, is rife with uncertainty. After all, you are getting to know one another, and it’s uncertain if you will have a connection or not. In order to deal with the anxiety, your instinct might be to avoid dating altogether… (Read More)
Ask the Experts: Why Some Men Run Hot and Cold (eHarmony Advice) “No matter what the reason for his hot/cold behavior, a common outcome can be predicted: if he’s not consistently responsive to you at the beginning of the relationship, chances are he is not going to change and become consistent in the future. As frustrating as it is not knowing why he changed, your time and energy are better spent with someone who is emotionally available to you”…Read More
Emotional Training Falls Short for Borderline Teens A new study found that emotion regulation training, when added onto typical therapy sessions, does not offer any added benefits to symptoms of borderline personality disorder in teens. (PsychCentral) “Evidence has shown that having a good working relationship is really important for therapy outcomes, so make sure that your teen really likes their therapist, feels comfortable talking to them and is engaged in the treatment,” said Shannon Kolakowski, Psy.D… Read More
Stress Induced Seizures: Not Epilepsy Psychogenic non epileptic seizures could be caused by stress in some people (dailyRx News) Some people diagnosed with epilepsy may have been misdiagnosed, say researchers. Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), may display similar symptoms but it is not the result of erratic signals in the brain. ….Read More