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6/16/2009· Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence: Causes and What We Can Do to Control It

By: Martin Brenner

Domestic violence goes far beyond the typical stories you hear so often in the news. It can involve a spouse, former spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, a child, parent or live-in partner. Hitting is but one aspect of domestic violence, a social issue across the globe that has a far-reaching impact

6/16/2009· Counseling

Coping with Today’s Tumultuous Environment

By: Martin Brenner

The age in which we live is full of stressors that can build and trigger a slew of negative emotions. Anxiety and frustration are everywhere in today’s society and the way in which we choose to deal with them can have a profound impact on our lives. What we choose to do with our pain is up to us.

6/16/2009· Domestic Violence

California Looks Out for Youngest Victims of Domestic Violence

By: Martin Brenner

Family violence is a serious issue that plagues societies across the world and clogs up the already overburdened criminal justice system. Domestic abuse can occur between any two or more people living together – husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, partners, children, siblings, parents and others. It can include any type of physical

6/15/2009· Addiction Issues & Substance Abuse

Dysfunction at the Top: How Addiction Affects the Powerful

By: Martin Brenner

So many people wrongly assume that addiction is a problem that plagues the weak and the poor. Addiction does not leave anyone out. In fact, the rich and the powerful have their fair share of problems with addiction. They just have more resources to conceal and deal with the problems

6/5/2009· Anger Management & Related Issues

Behaving Badly: Anger Management

By: Martin Brenner

Christian Bale is no stranger to the ranting and raving so common today among celebrity types. Whether they feel some sense of entitlement or superiority, gross displays of celebrity anger are everywhere. In Bale’s case, a July outburst on a movie set has left his public image in tatters. He has apologized for the incident, calling himself a “punk” and saying