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Dan Martin is a Registered Psychologist (AU), Licensed Professional Counselor (USA), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (USA). He is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the Singapore Association for Counselling, and the Singapore Psychological Society.Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology (Clinical). He specializes in couples counseling, stress, drug & alcohol counseling, career planning, expat adjustment, post-separation parenting, as well as treating anxiety and mood disorders.With 20+ years of experience, he has also provided clinical supervision and conducted professional development seminars for other therapists.
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According to a 2014 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), teens are found to be more stressed than adults, which is concerning for parents (1). Teenage stress symptoms vary depending on the source of stress, and while there are several causes of stress in adolescence, they may all be managed with a little patience on the part of parents. Teenage stress is typical, but it can and should be addressed before it worsens. This post can help you understand how to manage stress in teens. [mj-toc] Teen Stress – What Is It? Imagine this. Your daughter/son has an important exam in which he or she has to score nothing less than an A. They have exactly a week to prepare for it. Through the week, your teen, and maybe you, are likely to experience anxiety, worry, increased heart rate, irritability, anger and more. Just before the exam, your kid may even have this ‘butterflies in the stomach’ feeling. She...
When your partner becomes more like a roommate, rather than your special someone to share your joys and sorrows with, you can feel lonely and upset. There are several causes of loneliness in marriages. From [simple_tooltip text="miscommunication" tooltip="Not being able to communicate effectively" ] to other complexities, such woes can create a gap between you and your partner. If you are unable to communicate with your partner, the spark of your relationship fizzles out. Even though they are supposed to be your lifetime companion, such problems may make them the reason behind your loneliness. So, we are here to discuss the various causes of loneliness in marriages and the signs to help you identify them. We have also compiled a few solutions to tackle this issue. So, read on to know more. [mj-toc] What Is Loneliness In Marriage? Jane and her husband were traveling alone in a car to her parents’ place. She knew the three-hour journey would be boring,...