Relationship Helpers

This is the 6th episode in the 8 part series "8 Warning Signs That You Might Need To Break Up." Is your boyfriend or girlfriend able to take a step back and admit that they are wrong and then learn from their mistake? Vincent and Laura discuss this key trait of "being teachable."

What kind of friendships does your significant other have? Are they positive? This is the 5th episode in the 8 part series, "8 Warning Signs You Might Need To Break-Up." Vincent and Laura discuss how unhealthy friendships may affect your relationship and how to prevent that from happening.

What is the relationship like between your boyfriend or girlfriend with their parents? Is it healthy? This is the 4th episode in the 8 part series, "8 Warning Signs You Might Need To Break-Up." Vincent and Laura explore these relationships and talk about questions that you need to be discussing with your significant other. They give helpful tips to avoid future heartbreak and anguish.

This is the 3rd episode in the 8 part series, "8 Warning Signs You Might Need To Break-Up." Vincent and Laura discuss how the behavior your partner has toward wait staff may determine their future behavior toward you.

Do you really know the person you are dating? This is the 2nd episode in the 8 part series "8 Warning Signs You Might Need To Break Up." Vincent and Laura discuss values and beliefs that your future spouse has and how tantamount to a healthy relationship that they are. They discuss practical ways to really understand what they value and believe.

This is the first in an eight part series entitled, "8 Warning Signs You Might Need To Break Up". Vincent and Laura explore how responsible a dating partner should be before you consider marriage. They give practical advice to determining if this person is right for you.

Everybody wants to know the definition of love. In this episode, Vincent and Laura discuss romantic love. They describe the elements of the Eros theory, the Biology/Chemistry theory, the Imago theory, and the Projection theory. They give practical advice for those who are wondering if they are in love.

In order to help others effectively, you must take your mind off yourself. Your attention is diverted toward the other person and their needs. Not only is your mind off of your worries, but also you feel good when you are able to help someone. In this episode, Vincent and Laura discuss "helping" - giving specific tips and talking about studies that echo the suggestions.

Touch and smell are two of the five senses. They are a great way to ground your mind and body so that you are "in the moment." Being "in the moment" requires your mind and body to slow down thus reducing your anxiety response. In this episode, Vincent and Laura discuss ways that you can use touch and smell to restore your mental health.

Creating and learning are some of the best activities to keep your mind sharp. When you learn, you are creating new neural connections in the brain that helps to reduce memory loss as you age. In this episode, Vincent and Laura discuss ways that you can create and learn to help overcome your anxiety and depression.

Appreciating things of beauty or experiencing aesthetically pleasing activities help you to get in touch with your senses and use them. By using your senses, you are better able to ground yourself and be in the "present." In this episode, Vincent and Laura discuss aesthetics (or appreciating beauty) and give helpful suggestions to help overcome anxiety and depression.

The more people that you are connected to, the less likely you are to become depressed. If you suffer from depression, joining a group or participating in the community could help you recover and prevent relapse. In today's episode, Vincent and Laura talk about socializing and the benefits of it.

Much like we discussed last week about babies, animals, especially pets, can provide wonderful opportunities to laugh and brighten our spirits. Enjoying scenes from nature also helps us to see outside of ourselves and to feel like a part of something “bigger.”  In today's episode, Vincent and Laura will look at some activities that you can do to get you amongst God’s great, creative world! 

If your struggling with depression or have anxiety, the chances are that you rarely allow yourself to enjoy life. In this episode, Vincent and Laura talk about how having fun can be a great coping skill for anxiety and depression. They give practical advice and tips.

Anyone with anxiety is ramped up or at least it feels like it. You feel like things are out of control. When you think, you think in one mode and that mode is fast. Thoughts are racing. In this episode, Laura and Vincent discuss ways for you to slow down. They give practical, specific advice and tips.