Blog for Better Living

Coping with Grief and Loss

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 8, 2013

Grief is a profound and universal experience. It is a journey where we remember our loved ones who have died and adjust to a life without them. During this process we have the potential to learn more about ourselves and work towards rebuilding meaning and purpose in our lives. When coping with a death of […]

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Grief

Parenting Approaches to Foster Children’s Self-Esteem

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 30, 2013

Healthy self-esteem is like a child’s armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who feel generally good about themselves seem to have an easier time managing conflicts and resisting negative pressures. They tend to smile more and have more friends. These kids are realistic and generally optimistic. In contrast, kids with low self-esteem often […]

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Children

Techniques for a Healthy Relationship

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 8, 2013

A healthy relationship takes hard work. This fact is often overlooked because it is easy to become complacent or comfortable in long-term relationships or marriages. However, a small increase in time and energy spent on the relationship can reap great rewards. When our relationships are working well, everything else in our lives runs more smoothly. […]

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Relationships