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Dr. Bauers is a freelance author and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in her field. She is the author of "Three Questions to Heal a Marriage," a workbook for couples desiring a Christian marriage. Deborah also writes for

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Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) Determining newsworthiness: What makes something news?: 1 of 9
Coffee in hand, you grab the morning paper and head for your favorite chair. Like readers all over world, you are about to engage in a timeless tradition; reading the morning headlines. Just who was it that popularized the notion, "Everything goes better with a cup of Joe?" Every rule of thumb seems to have an exception, and... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Teaching tips: How to develop a culture of mutual respect in the classroom: 1 of 9
Do you want to develop a culture of mutual respect in your classroom? The process begins with a teacher who is aware that it is students, and not lessons, that are being taught. This means that the first move is up to you. So step out of your lesson plans and into the lives of your students. As you show interest in each indi... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Physical causes of depression: 1 of 9
The term "depression" is widely used to describe the way an individual feels in the presence of pervasive emotions such as sadness, gloominess, or hopelessness. There are many varying degrees of symptoms associated with this illness, ranging from mild and transient to severe and chronic. Depressed feelings can be the result ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Remembering the spouse you chose in the first place: 3 of 26
Do you recall what first attracted you to your spouse? Was it his sense of humor or her love of the outdoors? Maybe you admired your future wife because she was so independent and smart. Perhaps you knew you couldn't let him get away because he was a hard worker. Yet here you are, years later, asking this question: "Why did ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 13 of 111
Interfering in a friend's unhealthy relationship is never a good idea. The whole connotation of "interference" smacks of the idea of meddling and intruding in a situation where you don't belong. This doesn't mean, though, that you should stand blithely by and watch your friend be emotionally or physically hurt. So what can y... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Should elderly patients be cared for by family members or by health care professionals?: 7 of 56
Remember the famous line from the 2002 Disney Movie, Lilo and Stitch? "Ohana, means family and family means nobody gets left behind." This statement made by Lilo's older sister so perfectly expresses my sentiment on both the privilege and the responsibility of being a part of a family. Yes, relatives should take responsibili... More..
Sciences > Psychology Attachment in infancy and its lifelong effects: 1 of 8
What Is Meant by the Term, "Attachment"? "Attachment" is a term used to describe an affectionate tie that develops between an infant and its parent or primary care giver. It involves the development of an emotional connection characterized by feelings of warmth that occur because the child and nurturing adult spend quality s... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Joint or shared child custody: 1 of 8
No one who brings a child into the world plans on one day being faced with the painful reality of having to battle for joint or shared custody. When divorce happens, laws that govern the manner in which custodial disputes are handled differ from state to state. The California Family Statutes outline the conditions involved i... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders An in-depth look at degrees of anxiety: 1 of 8
Given the fast pace of life in the twenty-first century, it's not surprising that almost everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. It's completely normal to feel worried or nervous about those occasional stressful events. Every individual has an internal mechanism for dealing with stress. When necessary, the brain manu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: 4 of 27
Cicero, the famous Greek philosopher who lived almost a half a century before the birth of Christ, wrote that wisdom was the best gift ever given to humanity and that everything good thing in life was the result of someone's wisdom. Reinhold Niebuhr, an eighteenth century American Theologian and author of the "Serenity Praye... More..