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Tools You Can Use!
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Creative Valentine's Day
Make and write cards
Write a poem about:
first meeting/date
best memory
the future
See "Phantom of the Opera"
Ladies: meet him at the door
in only a red ribbon
Guys: tell her how your life
has changed with her in it
Recreate a special memory
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Reminder!
Check out more articles and topics on my Blog.
I have received overwhelming support and interest in the "Journey with June" blog - posted weekly on Mondays. Recent posts include changing priorities and what happens when the caregiver is sick!
Please pass this information on to friends and family or have been diagnosed with cancer or are caregivers. I want to provide a place to share experiences and motivations.
Topics related to depression, anxiety, relationships, grief and others are also posted weekly on Thursdays. |
| Something to think about...
If your relationship were a party, what would it look like? |
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Breaking Myths!
Adjusting to stepfamily life occurs quickly...
Couples are optimistic when they remarry. They want life to settle down and to get on with the business of being happy. However, it can take a long time for people in newly blended families to get to know each other, to create positive relationships, and to develop a family history. |
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Time to celebrate ~
February is Black History & Creative Romance Month. Notable dates:
Groundhog Day - 2nd
Thank a Mailman Day - 4th
Chinese New Year - 10th
Fat Tuesday - 12th
Valentines Day - 14th
Do a Grouch a Favor day - 16th
Be Humble Day - 22nd
March is Women's History, Frozen Food, Irish American Heritage, and Red Cross month Notable dates: Employee Appreciation Day - 1st
Panic Day - 9th
Worship of Tools Day - 11th
Everything You Do Is Right Day - 16th
National "Joe" Day - 27th
Easter - 31st
These are just a few for fun and information sharing! |
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Hello!
How many of you are stressing about Valentine's Day?
Are you considering a proposal? Is there a wedding this month? What about an anniversary? Don't fret.. I have ideas all over the place this month.
This month you will find premarital topics and romantic ideas. I've also posted "Fair Fighting" to my website in hopes it will help you have a peaceful Valentine's Day.
On a side note, I apologize for missing a few blogs in the recent weeks. I've been suffering with the 'crud'. I left all my creative ideas in my sessions and had nothing leftover! I'm back in the saddle so the blogs are updated for your reading enjoyment.
Take care, Tracey
PS - Don't forget to take advantage of the coupon at the bottom of this edition. Expires the end of February!
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9 Relationship Questions
BEFORE The Big Question
 You meet the person of your dreams - check. You fall in love - check. There is a proposal - check. And you live happily ever - ah, not so fast!
Love is a good start but it isn't everything. You know you need a foundation of connection, commonality, individuality, and a sharing of goals to build a life time partnership.
Below are some topics every couple should discuss to determine compatibility that will hold your relationship together throughout the marriage.
Where to Live Money
Chores/Pet Peeves Children
Job/Career Family/Relatives
Recreation/Social Spirituality
Sex
Read the whole article which includes more on these topics and other important points to consider at www.bekindbeyou.com.
These talking points are also beneficial for couples embarking on their second or other subsequent marriage.
Premarital Counseling can help sort through all the questions. I offer the Prepare and Enrich assessment to help couples determine their strengths and resolve their differences. Start your relationship with piece of mind.
Tracey J. Schreiber, MS CC
"Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but flows from the ability to cope with it."
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What ARE you Fighting About?
Do you find that you and your partner seem to fight about everything? Maybe it's the little things like; taking the garbage out, picking up bread from the store, answering the phone, etc. Maybe you fight about bigger topics like; money, friends, family, sex, etc. Whatever it is that you fight about, I'm 100% positive it is important to you.
Often when couples fight about everything, they are truly not fighting about the real bigger issue. If ignoring the phone is the hot topic then maybe we should talk about the major underlying issue that has caused this symptom to become the focus.
In my experience with couples, I have found there is a thought, feeling, or perception that has gone unvoiced or dismissed in the relationship. Once I uncover THIS topic we make headway in finding resolution with the smaller issues. I do this by teaching my clients how to communicate the issue, listen to the issue, find understanding, and ultimately forgive.
Whether you feel unheard or unappreciated now, with just a few skills and practice you can resolve your issues and find an easy, peaceful home tomorrow!
I placed "Fair Fighting" on my website for your review and guidance. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need to learn or hone your 'fighting' skills. The ability to articulate and receive information is far reaching as these skills carry across all relationships: friends, family, co-workers, and businesses.
"The goal of marriage is not to think alike, but to think together". - R. Dodd |
Nothing contributed this month - stay tuned.
By Janelle Womack MA LPC NCC
303-808-5492 |
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Universal Truth
 Reassurance
Def: restore confidence, remove doubt or hesitation, relief from fear.
Trust yourself to move to the next step, make the right decision. Support youself, believe in yourself, listen to encouragement from others. Pay it forward by reassuring others! |
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Thank you for your interest in receiving solid information, tips, and tools for Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Remarriage and Step-Parenting; and special topics related to Chronic Illness and Grief & Loss.
The Hope Digest aims to provide guidance and support to help you maneuver through the inevitable struggles that will appear in your life from time to time.
Everyone can use a champion who has their back! Please consider me YOUR champion and relationship specialist. Together we can partner, prepare, plan, and practice your next steps. Whether you are thinking of dating, remarrying, becoming a step-parent, or you are a biological parent to a step child, you can be happy AND a good parent. You can heal, break old relationship patterns, and trust in love again.
I invite your comments and questions! Let me know what you need and how I can help. |
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