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As I sit in my upstairs home office writing the introduction to my newsletter, over-looking a medley of indigenous palm trees joined by a cloudless blue sky, I feel privileged to view the best that So.Florida has to offer in perhaps the worst month of the year.
Yes, it’s August. It’s oppressively hot, rainy, humid, and the month we learn of new names given to start-up storms brewing east, south, and west of us.
The decorative scene outside as I sit before my PC pounding the keys on my keyboard does not allow me to think of August at its worst.
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Palm fronds waving in the breeze, accompanied by sunny skies and Alexa playing Vivaldi, gives me the impression that it’s a glorious day and all is well—and it is!
My thermostat is set at 78 so I’m cool and comfy, while my fingers say “hello” to all of you who enjoy reading my blogs and newsletters. The reality outside is that hospitals are filled with mostly non-vaccinated, sick, and dying patients. Political clashes fill the airwaves along with emotionally heartfelt testimonials of the Capitol police officers who feared for their lives. Shootings are ramped, and the stock market is dipping below 300 points. I am here, in my bubble surrounded by an illusion that none of this is real.
So, while I’m in la-la land, escaping reality and creating my own, I hope you are far from the maddening world and can kick back, put on your readers and enjoy this month’s Newsletter that I am happy to share with you. I am dedicating this newsletter to making our lives and relationships better in these challenging times.
Joan
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Life After Loss:
Joan E.Childs Speaks On From Mourning To Meaning
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Life After Loss: Victim, Survivor, or The Phoenix?
On July 2, her 34-year old daughter, Pam, leaped to her death from a 15 story window. Pam's executioner was bipolar disorder. Joan's personal story resonates with every parent's nightmare. It highlights mental illness, our sub-standard mental health system, and the impact it has on families. Her personal tragedy and recovery spawned her desire to become an inspirational keynote professional speaker so she could share her journey with others who suffered the same tragedy.
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Why I Wrote The Book I Hate The Man I Love:
A Conscious Relationship Is Your Key To Success
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How Crisis In Relationships Can Lead to Frustration & Disappointment
Having a conscious relationship and a secure attachment requires teaching, practice, and integration. It takes time, patience, and a financial investment. However, if you consider your relationship and your life as your most important priority, your
investment will prove to be the best one you will ever make, one you will never regret.
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Articles on Love & Relationships |
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Come On Baby Light My Fire:
How To Rekindle Passion In Your Relationship
Love changes as time moves on, so relax. That doesn’t mean that love has ended. It only means that it has entered a new phase.
Love can actually grow in other ways that produce the chemical called Oxytocin, instead of that original Dopamine high that took your breath away at the beginning of your relationship.
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Where Oh Where Did My Sexy Self Go?
Every relationship and marriage has its ups and downs. Sometimes the downs can last longer than most relationships can tolerate. However, given tools and resources, couples can learn how to negotiate differences and navigate through the stormy times, often preventing break-ups. One of the most common problems relationships encounters is sexual dysfunction.
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How to Have a Relationship with A Narcissist?
No! It will never work! It’s impossible and dangerous to your well-being! The problem is, you may not know you are in one until it's too late. Narcissists are charmers, liars, cheaters, and very charismatic. They woo you in, sweep you off your feet and drive you crazy between the sheets.
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JOAN E. CHILDS, LCSW | (954) 854-7764
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