Am I a ‘helicopter’ parent, hovering too much and not letting my young adult child grow up? Helicopter parents hover, helping their young adult children too much. They may clean up after them still, help them with their school work, decide their major and help them with their class schedule. They will intervene to solve … Read more
Are my financial habits jeopardizing my college career and my future? College students in credit card debt and declaring bankruptcy is a growing problem. In fact, college students are among the fastest growing group of bankruptcy filers. The average student graduates with between $3,000 and $4,000 in credit card debt, and many owe much more! … Read more
Am I being emotionally or verbally abused? Most people recognize the signs of physical or sexual abuse, but many of the signs of emotional or verbal abuse are much less obvious. Victims are often so ‘worn down’ they do not recognize the abuse. This assessment is designed to teach the signs of emotional or verbal … Read more
Is my family member, friend, or co-worker a victim of domestic abuse? Domestic abuse has several forms, including, physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, and financial abuse. This assessment is designed for use when you suspect a family member, friend, or co-worker may be the victim of domestic abuse. It … Read more
Is my daughter in an abusive relationship? Teenage abusive relationships are on the rise. Many teenager girls are finding themselves in relationships that are controlling, manipulative, or even physicially abusive. And some research shows that as many as 98% of these teenage girls continue to date their abuser. If you are concerned about your daughter’s … Read more
Am I at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes? 90% – 95% of people diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, and 90% of those people are overweight. Type 2 diabetes affects the body’s ability to use the insulin it produces. Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed with weight loss, a healthy diet, and … Read more
Could I be pregnant? Wondering if you’re pregnant? The symptoms of pregnancy are not the same for every woman. In fact, your own symptoms may be different from one pregnancy to another. Pregnancy symptoms can also vary in their intensity, frequency and duration. Many of the earliest pregnancy symptoms are very similar to routine pre-menstrual … Read more
Am I at risk of having a heart attack? Heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrower – the result is often a heart attack. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Some risk factors are beyond your control, but … Read more
Am I at risk of developing gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of pregnant women, when the hormones from the placenta make the mother insulin resistant. Prenatal care is especially important for women with gestational diabetes risk factors. Good control of diabetes during pregnancy ensures the well being of mother and baby. Gestational diabetes … Read more
Am I in an abusive relationship? A common pattern of abusive relationships is that many violent, abusive outbursts are followed by apologies and seemingly heartfelt promises to change. The abuser may be very pleasant most of the time, making it a difficult decision to ‘break the cycle’ and end the relationship. You must first recognize … Read more