Trauma may leave signs of stress.  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shares these signs that a person who has survived a traumatic event needs assistance managing stress.The signs:• Disorientation or confusion and difficulty communicating thoughts.• Limited attention span and difficulty concentrating.• Becoming easily frustrated.• Overwhelming guilt and self-doubt.• Depression, sadness and feelings of hopelessness.• Mood swings and crying easily.• Difficulty maintaining balance.• Headaches or stomach problems.• Tunnel vision or muffled hearing.• Colds or flu-like symptoms.• Difficulty sleeping.•... Read more

Study being conducted by the Utah State University if anyone would like to participate: Exploration of Experience of and Resources for Same-Sex Attracted Latter-day Saints Read more

It is interesting to me that much of what the research shows about “happy” lifestyles coincide with teachings and principles of the gospel.  What I notice in my practice is that when members can live these principles from a natural resonance, this fares much better than living them out of fear, guilt or competition with others.  When members are trying to keep caught up with an infinite “to-do” list and are left feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by their efforts, then... Read more

I highly recommend the book After the Affair by Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD mentioned in this article. Should I Cheat? Read more

The Couch Potato Guide: 11 Ways to Make Your TV Habit Healthy Read more

What if Depression Goes Untreated?Spotting the Signs of a Depressive EpisodeDispelling Major Depression MythsDepression in Men Read more

I will be traveling through Utah this coming week and would love to get to meet some of my readers.  I plan to be at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 29th from 12:30-3:30 for a “bring your own food – bring your own children” type of get together.  I will set up by one of the play areas on the southeast corner near the basketball courts.  Let me know through the comment thread if you plan... Read more

Natasha-I can’t express enough how much I have enjoyed your blog and thank you for the information you have made available to your readers. I have a question or am in need of guidance rather.I have been happily married for over ten years (3 kids) and enjoy an amazing sex-life with my wife. We have sex 4-5 times a week and there are ZERO complaints from my end. She has no complaints either-as far as I know. Lately she has... Read more

Not a great idea for a satisfying sex life – even when good intentions abound. Faking orgasms.  Why women do it?Do Men Fake Orgasms? Read more

Your life is your own.  You mold it.  You make it.  All anyone can do is to point out ways and means which have been helpful to others.  Perhaps they will serve as suggestions to stimulate your own thinking until you know what it is that will fulfill you, will help you to find out what you want to do with your life.  Eleanor Roosevelt Read more