Dealing with Covid-19 While Stuck at Home
I recently had the opportunity to do a Facebook Live event with Dr. Randy Carlson for the Intentional Living radio program.
Facing Real Fears
The world has recently become a scarier place than it was before Covid-19. The incidence of anxiety is increasing in the US,
Do You Worry or Have Healthy Concern?
We are currently living in an unprecedented and unusually stressful time, with the Covid-19 virus affecting nearly all of us in
Solitude - A Hidden Fortress
You don’t need to go far from your front door to notice that people avoid it. The driver in the car next to you talks on his smart
Meet Kristen Linaman-Weleba, MS, LPC
Hi, everyone! In place of our usual blog post, I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the newest member of the Relational Advantage team!
When Your Fears Are Real
As Halloween approaches, we are surrounded by scary images. Giant spiders, grinning skeletons,
Growing Through Change
The beginning of Autumn signals a welcome relief from blistering summer heat in some parts of the country.
Recovering from a Broken Friendship
Relationships… we were created to desire, seek and be enriched by them. When they thrive, the joy is intense.
Self-Talk: What Are You Saying?
Self-talk is what psychologists refer to as the continual mental dialog you have with yourself. It can serve many purposes.
Fear – The Great Impostor
Fear wears many masks. Some of these masks include procrastination, avoidance, perfectionism, anger, passivity and impatience.
Where’s Your Focus?
How would you describe the quality of your life right now? Is it satisfying, positive and fulfilling or painful, difficult and discouraging?
It’s Summer! Are you Hot Under the Collar?
I think we can all agree that the weather has been a bit unusual in many parts of the country this year.
Simple Self-Care Advice for Improving Your Head-to-Toe Health
One of the most essential aspects of living healthy is ensuring that the air you’re breathing is clean,
Why Bad News Grabs Our Attention
Every day we are bombarded with television, radio, internet and newspaper headlines and stories that draw our attention to bad news.
How Is Your Life Balance?
Many of the patients and clients I work with daily express some level of frustration with their lack of life balance.
3 Signs of Low Self-Confidence
We all feel inadequate or foolish at times. When these feelings are chronic, however, they lead to low self-confidence.
A Visit to the Park Improves Emotional Well-Being
Spring is in the air in most areas of the country, and we can’t help but be drawn outdoors to enjoy a break from the icy chill of Winter!
Is Your Stress Level Too High?
The demands of life can at times be overwhelming, making it nearly impossible to avoid stress.
Trends Come and Go; But Some Things Never Change
Are you having trouble keeping up with what’s “in” and what’s “out” this year? Should you decorate minimalist or maximalist?
Free Yourself from Anger
Did you know that, on average, a man will lose his temper six times a week, and a woman will lose her temper three times per week?

