Gary OliverSep 2, 20212 minRoller-coaster EmotionsQuestion: From the onset of the Covid-19 crisis our kids have experienced a roller-coaster of emotions—fearful, sad, anxious, angry,...
Gary OliverJan 2, 20212 minTemper Tantrums AgainQuestion With all of the changes, interruptions and instability our son and daughter have experienced over the past several months,...
Gary OliverSep 24, 20192 minSeasonal DepressionQuestion Every year during winter my wife becomes extremely emotional and depressed. The only reason I can figure is that she’s affected...
Gary OliverSep 1, 20192 minERI: Emotional Self-ControlEmotional self-control is the ability to keep our potentially disruptive emotions in check and to replace unhealthy reactions with...
Gary OliverSep 1, 20192 minERI: Accurate Self-AssessmentAccurate self-assessment is having an honest and unbiased perception of your own strengths and weaknesses. This means being able to...
Gary OliverSep 1, 20193 minERI: EmpathyEmpathy is the ability to sense and value other’s feelings and perspectives, and take an active interest in their concerns and in what’s...
Gary OliverSep 1, 20192 minERI: Anger ManagementAnger is one of the most powerful and controlling of all emotions. It’s experienced much more frequently than people would like to...
Gary OliverSep 1, 20192 minERI: Emotional Self-AwarenessEmotional self-awareness involves knowing what our emotions are and recognizing how our emotions affect our performance. Being aware of...
Gary OliverAug 1, 20191 minTrue FriendshipTrue Friends All of us need friends. But what is a friend, and how do you know when you have found one? With a true friend you feel:...
Gary OliverApr 12, 20192 minHow To Forgive HurtQuestion Our teenage son was rejected by several of his friends and his hurt has turned into a bitterness and hatred that concerns us. ...
Gary OliverJan 24, 20192 minHow to Prepare Children for MovingQuestion We’re preparing for a major move from the only home our three kids have known. At 6, 8 and 11 they’re already experiencing a...
Gary OliverDec 12, 20182 minManaging Adolescent WithdrawalQuestion Our teenage son has become more withdrawn and isolated in the past few months. Is this normal? Is it something to be concerned...
Gary OliverDec 1, 20183 minShy ChildQuestion Our 10-year-old daughter is painfully shy around others. She’s quiet but still a lot of fun at home with us and her two younger...
Gary OliverJun 12, 20183 minAfter DivorceQuestion My husband and I divorced a little more than a year ago. The kids live with me and visit their dad (and his new wife of three...
Gary OliverMar 1, 20182 minEmotional IntelligenceWhat is Emotional Intelligence? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to succeed at school, at work, in relationships, etc. while...
Gary OliverSep 12, 20172 minFear of FailureQuestion Our 17-year-old son is obsessed with a fear of failure. So much so that he is withdrawing from normal activities and afraid to...
Gary OliverJun 24, 20172 minHelping Children Deal with LossQuestion In the last six months we’ve had loss of a grandmother, an uncle, and a close family friend. These have impacted our entire...
Gary OliverApr 24, 20173 minDivorce and ParentingQuestion My husband and I divorced a little more than a year ago. The kids live with me and visit their dad (and his new wife of three...
Gary OliverMar 12, 20174 minSiblings and AngerQuestion We have two young boys who are 19 months apart and they both struggle with anger. We’re doing a better job at managing our...
Gary OliverFeb 1, 20173 minHow to Manage Stress BetterStress is the “wear and tear” our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional...