Category: Relationships

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Coping With Grief During The Holidays

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 4, 2024

[c_video service="youtube" vid="VJEal1Tw4z0" image="https://www.aplaceofhope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Grief-Holidays.webp" title="Dr. Jantz Discusses Grief During The Holidays" length="7" /] Understanding Holiday Grief The Impact of Seasonal Celebrations The holiday season is often a time of joy and togetherness, but it can bring a heightened sense of loss for those grieving. Seasonal celebrations, emphasizing family and tradition,...

Why Am I the Black Sheep of the Family, and How Can I Cope?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: November 11, 2024

Have you ever felt like you don't belong in your family? Maybe you don't have anything in common with them, or you feel like you can't relate to them. Maybe you've been rejected by your family. Maybe your family doesn't accept you for who you are.

What is Trauma Dumping

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: April 17, 2024

This article defines and explains the concept of 'trauma dumping' - the act of unloading one's traumatic experiences onto others without consent or awareness. It also provides advice on how to handle situations where someone is trauma dumping, both as the sharer and the listener, while maintaining healthy boundaries. What...

Trauma, Sexual Dysfunction, and Relationship Challenges

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 3, 2024

The impact of traumatic experiences in life can be far-reaching. Unresolved traumatic experiences can manifest in our most intimate relationships, leading to trust issues, sexual dysfunction, or aversion. These can then be further complicated by online infidelity or addiction to online pornography - often a result of the earlier trauma....

Loneliness in the Digital Age

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 3, 2024

Do you feel lonely? Do you wish you had more deep social connections in your life? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Loneliness and social isolation rates have steadily been increasing for decades, and we’re now experiencing what experts have termed a social isolation epidemic. Despite being constantly...

What is Neurodivergence, and how do I know if I am Neurodivergent?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: November 5, 2024

Have you ever felt like your brain is “different”? Perhaps you process information differently than those around you, or you don’t learn the way others do. You might be neurodivergent, which can be a superpower in today’s world.

What is Emotional Intelligence, and is There a Way To Improve It?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: November 7, 2023

Have you ever thought about what type of people are the most successful in life? Initially, you might think it’s someone who’s intelligent. We tend to think of intelligence as being knowledgeable or educated; someone who’s able to think on their feet and solve problems with ease. Someone who is...

Can Understanding Your Partner's Love Language Improve Your Relationship?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 4, 2023

When it comes to relationships, understanding how your partner gives and receives love is paramount for fostering deeper connections and nurturing emotional well-being. In his 1992 book, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate[1], Gary Chapman, renowned marriage counselor and author, introduced the concept of...

How To Move on With Your Life After Divorce

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: September 26, 2023

We get married believing we will be with our partner “until death do us part.” But for so many of us (nearly 50% of married couples, according to research), this isn’t how the story always goes[1]. There are many valid reasons to decide to end a marriage. But whether you...

How Do You Know if Your Sibling is Toxic?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: November 5, 2024

Some people are fortunate to have a positive relationship with their siblings. Your siblings might be the people you turn to whenever you’re in trouble or need support. For some people, though, the sibling relationship isn’t as agreeable.

Are You Part of a Toxic Family?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 3, 2024

‘Toxic’ is becoming an increasingly used word when discussing dysfunctional behaviors. As with its more traditional definition, toxic behavior describes actions or attitudes that are harmful, destructive, or negative to others, oneself, or the environment. Toxic behavior can have serious consequences for individuals, relationships, and communities, leading to stress, conflict,...

How Do You Deal With Someone Who Blames You For Their Mistakes?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 3, 2024

rom time to time, we all find ourselves in relationships with other people that ‘don’t quite feel right.’ It could be a friendship, a romantic relationship, or even a dynamic within our family with a parent, sibling, child, or a member of your wider family or community network.

How To Cope When Someone is Gaslighting You

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: September 25, 2023

This article is about a form of psychological manipulation called gaslighting. It explores what gaslighting is, how and why it happens, and what to do if you suspect someone is gaslighting you.   What is gaslighting? According to the American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology, the definition of ‘to gaslight’...

What are the Five Types of Narcissism and How Do They Affect Different Types of Relationships

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 3, 2024

Explore the five types of narcissism—overt, covert, communal, malignant, and healthy—and their effects on relationships. Understanding these traits can help you navigate complex dynamics and build healthier connections in personal and professional life.

How to Trust Your Partner: 10 Tips

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: November 5, 2024

Many people who’ve been in a romantic relationship have experienced feeling distrustful of their partners. It could be because your partner has shown themselves to be untrustworthy. But it could also be because you’ve experienced things in your past that have led you to have a hard time trusting other people in general.

Why Do I Get Annoyed So Easily?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: November 5, 2024

Discover why you may be feeling irritable and short-tempered. From physical factors like sleep and hunger to psychological reasons like stress and anxiety, understand the root causes and find effective solutions.

Four Attachment Styles in Relationship Dependency

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: May 26, 2022

Attachment theory highlights the importance of a strong, healthy attachment in childhood. This important attachment comes at the earliest stages of life to a parent or primary caregiver, usually a mother. This first, fundamental attachment, or relationship, sets the stage for all relationships going forward.

10 stress reducing tips for 2022

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: January 17, 2022

We are living in very stressful times, living in the time of this Coronavirus outbreak. The situation seems out of our control and our new way of living – either or lockdown or social distancing from loved ones –is uncomfortable and different. Here are 10 things you can do to...

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