One of words we sprinkle our communications with that drives me up the wall is "hurt." "How could you hurt your mother like this?" Or "You hurt me!" Playing the Hurt Game makes us victims of emotional blackmail. Hurt feelings come from expectations of others, what they should do, not do, say or not say. Hurt feelings are a result of magical thinking and mind reading.

Sometimes when we grieve we are so overwhelmed by emotion that we can't stop. Intense grief can have a negative effect on your body, mind and spirit. Use this simple technique to calm yourself when despair takes over.

Reduce tension and stress in less than two minutes using a simple acupressure technique called EFT. Do it any time or anywhere. It lowers blood pressure and brightens your day.

If you are a compulsive overeater you may have mixed feelings about eating out in restaurants. Although you enjoy eating, perhaps you feel fearful about being tempted to consume certain foods you love that you believe are "bad" because they lead to binge eating. One way to get past your anxiety about eating with others in a public place is to try Restaurant Therapy.

Your subconscious mind is like the Genie in the magic lamp. When Aladdin made a wish, the Genie didn't say, "That's a lousy wish. I won't grant it." Genies may be big and powerful, but they must go along with whatever wish is chosen. And that can lead to trouble in your life.

Parents over 65 are now coming for counseling about their relationships with their adult children. But those children have children of their own! What's a parent to do?

Have you ever been complimented on something you have done and wondered why since it was an ability you took for granted? Have you complimented someone about what they do that impresses you because you couldn't do it no matter how hard you tried, and they do it so well? Instead of shrugging their compliments off, take a moment to realize that this talent has been loaned to you for this lifetime.

In this time of national financial stress, nearly everyone I meet is In feeling anxious and worried about their losses and their future. Worrying about money is nothing new. Learn a simple technique to help yourself get in touch with solutions to your problems.

As the New Year begins many of us make resolutions for the coming months. One of the most common is to lose weight. Others want to stop smoking, drinking, spending, etc. Here's the secret to succeeding this year.

Do you dread picking up the phone when your caller ID tells you that a certain person is on the line? We all have some friends or relatives who plague us with their problems. Here are two steps to keep yourself from resenting these unbearable people.