By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Numerous studies show that dog owners obtain health benefits those without pets can only envy.  Dog owners have better cholesterol levels, improved immune systems, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of heart attacks.  Some dogs can detect the onset of seizures and sniff out a hypoglycemic attack.  We all see service [...]

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By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. In this seventh month, on the seventeenth day it seems appropriate to take the Problogger 7 link challenge.  It’s a good  time to review old posts and share some highlights of our work over the last few years.  Here are 7 links that fit into seven themes picked by Problogger’s Darren [...]

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By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Recently a family came into my counseling practice with a problem.  Mom and stepdad got along great until the stepchildren arrived.  The two kids were on a 5 days on, 5 days off schedule of shared parenting.  Stepdad found the additional noise, mess and rambunctiousness unacceptable to his serenity.  Stepdad threatened [...]

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