Articles - Family & Relationships en-us http://www.WomensJournals.com N/A http://www.WomensJournals.com publisher@womensjournals.com 20 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/736/1/South-Shore-Womens-Resource-Center/Page1.html Domestic violence is a range of behaviors, from psychological to physical, used by abusers to maintain power and control over someone they are emotionally involved with. Domestic violence is not about anger, nor is it an anger management problem submissions@charter.net (Kathy Spear) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/672/1/Shopping-for-a-Senior/Page1.html Seniors - What Do They Really Want?As the holidays approach, the ever daunting task of what to get the special people in your life is always a challenge.  Some people want their gift to be original, others want to give something they know the recipient will use and then there are some who just give because they feel they have to. submissions@charter.net (Sailynn Doyle) Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/548/1/Be-a-Santa-to-a-Senior/Page1.html Share the holiday spirit with the Be a Santa to a Senior® service program! It’s a way to brighten the lives of lonely or isolated seniors in our community. This program has touched so many lives. submissions@charter.net (Sailynn Doyle) Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/580/1/A-Seniors-Resistance-to-Assistance/Page1.html Just when you thought that a family caregiver’s job couldn’t get more difficult, consider this:  Many of the households caring for a senior in Southeastern MA are trying to help an aging relative who’d rather not have help. submissions@charter.net (Sailynn Doyle) Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/560/1/Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month/Page1.html October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Here in the Southcoast and across the nation, domestic violence agencies sponsor community events to remember victims, comfort the families they have left behind, and let you know how you can help stop the violence in your community. costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/455/1/Where-Did-the-Love-Go/Page1.html Relationships are seldom as simple as we would like. They bring out our needs, anxieties, and conflicts from people from our pasts -- parents, friends, and former partners. When we enter into a relationship we expect to be loved just for being who we are. submissions@charter.net (Dr. Denise Fleurant, PsyD, MFT) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/459/1/Improving-Cupids-Aim/Page1.html February is the perfect month to focus on building healthy relationships.  Love is in the air as people exchange “be my valentine” wishes with cards, poems, and simple gifts such as candy or flowers. costas@digitalcharis.com (Rebecca McCullough) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/398/1/Relationship-Addiction/Page1.html The experience of finding the right partner and falling in love is one of life’s true joys. It brings a feeling of euphoria, passion, connection, and hope for a happy future. It can lead to a lifetime of loving contentment. submissions@charter.net (Dr. Denise Fleurant, PsyD, MFT) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/260/1/Ten-Tips-for-Rewarding-Relationships/Page1.html Make the relationship a priority   Relationships require nurturance and attention. When the relationship is not a high priority, many different difficulties may arise.The beginning of resolving many relationship difficulties starts with the commitment to make the relationship a priority. submissions@charter.net (Dr. Denise Fleurant, PsyD, MFT) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/250/1/Can-Your-Marriage-Survive-Your-Accident/Page1.html A silent casualty of a disabling accident is the effects it can have on your marriage. A serious injury that lingers for months or even years can often lead to marital disharmony, and in some instances,divorce. Understanding the nature of your injury,receiving and following the right medical advice,and obtaining a legal opinion on your options can make all the difference. submissions@charter.net (Carole DiMaggio and LLoyd Rosenberg, Esq.) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400