American Life… Emotional numbing is contributing to veteran homelessness and suicide 9 Nov 201910 Nov 2019 "Emotional numbing" is contributing to Veteran homelessness, addiction, and suicide, a former VA Chief of Chaplains said. "Everyday, we see the direct connection between relationship breakdown and homelessness," added Jacob…
American Life… Veterans Day and the Heroes Among Us 8 Nov 20199 Nov 2019 Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2019. Fewer than 10 percent of America's adult population have served in the military. On Veterans Day, we honor the nearly 20 million Americans…
American Life… Homelessness Challenging Florida’s Post-9/11 Veterans 21 Oct 20199 Nov 2019 One in five qualifying for VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families help in South Florida enlisted after 9/11, six-year study reports PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., October 18, 2019 (Associated Press) -Homelessness is…
American Life… Memorial Day Challenge 26 May 2019 We won’t get wet, moving or challenged talking about swimming, riding a bicycle or climbing a mountain. How many calories will we burn chatting, contemplating, posting, or tweeting, no matter…
American Life… PAIRS skills training made them their own best relationship coaches 3 May 201926 May 2019 Don’t expect Tony Robbins, Les Brown, or Nick Vujicic to be giving you any tips in a Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (“PAIRS”) class. Unlike many popular self-help and…
American Life… Empathy in the Workplace 3 Apr 201926 May 2019 Emotional literacy is not just an important trait to integrate into your personal life. Learn how empathy in the workplace contributes to a number of positive outcomes, whether in client…
American Life… Billie Eilish has a superpower, and it’s not her voice 30 Mar 20196 May 2019 "'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' traces a clear arc: from bravado to melancholy," Jon Pareles writes about billion stream pop sensation Billie Eilish. “I can’t even…
American Life… Virtual Training Aims to Make Whole Health More Accessible to Military Families 28 Mar 201929 Mar 2019 The whole health approach is improving outcomes for Veterans. Online experiential learning, such as a recent Warrior to Soul Mate training, is helping make programs and services more accessible to…
American Life… Bernard Guerney, 89, Giant of Psychotherapy 22 Mar 20198 Nov 2019 A tribute by Robert F. Scuka, Ph.D. Executive Director, National Institute of Relationship Enhancement® Bernard Guilbert Guerney, Jr., 89, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, from complications of cancer, under hospice…
American Life… PAIRS Creator Lori Gordon, 90 22 Mar 20196 May 2019 LORI HEYMAN GORDON January 31, 1929 – March 21, 2019 Created PAIRS to help marriages, families Lori Heyman Gordon, the creator and founder of PAIRS, a comprehensive education program designed…
American Life… U.S. Sailor takes top prize in fight for marriage, family 23 Jun 20166 May 2019 A U.S. Navyman stationed in Okinawa won first place in an international contest for exemplifying commitment to marriage and family throughout separation due to military service. While the Sailor has…
American Life… It’s Time to Tell the Truth about Love 20 Jan 201622 Mar 2019 It’s been 40 years since mom warned me to be careful with the word “love.” “You know what you mean, but others might have a different interpretation,” is how I…
American Life… Fewer celebrity break-ups, but still challenges for America’s marriages 31 Dec 201531 Dec 2015 There were fewer high profile celebrity divorces in 2015, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t lots of couples who were celebrating together a year ago who won’t be in each…
American Life… We Wait too Long 28 Aug 201528 Aug 2015 We wait too long to do what must be done today, in a world which gives us only one day at a time, without any assurance of tomorrow. We frequently…
American Life… Can Couples Keep that Loving Feeling? 17 Aug 201531 Dec 2015 “Can you promise to always love another person?” Along with several others in the marriage and relationship skills building retreat, Ashley and Evelyn responded with raised arms and an enthusiastic…
American Life… My Sweet Baton Rouge 15 Aug 201515 Aug 2015 It had taken more than luck for Mike to break away from CENTCOM’s Desert Crossing preparations to steal a weekend with Barb. He was lucky to have made friends with…
American Life… Intimacy’s Secret Hopes and Fears 6 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 Mike’s pool chair was fully reclined as he took in the evening sky when the instructor found him five minutes into the group’s first break. Without shifting his upward gaze,…
American Life… “He will wipe away every tear …” 4 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 Isn’t it time for a break?” Austin questioned loud enough for the class instructor to hear and seemingly ignore. Austin, better known as “AJ,” wasn’t the only one of 31 participants — 14 couples…
American Life… Will marriage equality end Evelyn and Kathy’s 10-year relationship? 4 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 “He’s checking us out,” Kathy said. Evelyn smiled, not surprised that bringing her wife to the weekend marriage retreat would raise some eyebrows. Evelyn turned towards Mike, met his eyes, and…
American Life… Can AJ and Ashley keep up their fairy tale romance? 3 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 "You still got your mom’s big trunk,” AJ whispered, pausing long enough at his girlfriend’s cheek to take in the aroma that made him want to rush her back upstairs. “Why you asking about…
