Entries by Vanessa Patterson

How to Help Children of Divorce: Advice from a Christian Counselor in Huntington Beach, CA

Children of divorce may require more attention, encouragement, and support. Although the rate of divorce has been declining over the past two decades, at least 40% of first-time marriages end in divorce. The rate increases in subsequent marriages. You can help your children find their footing, adapt, and thrive by working together, providing stability, teaching […]

7 Successful Aging Secrets of Happy People

The phrase “successful aging” can be fraught with misunderstanding and lower self-esteem in geriatric populations. However, it aligns with positive psychology. This is focused on mental health factors that contribute to longevity and overall well-being. Research indicates that aging well (in healthful ways) correlates with aging happily. In other words, happy people have discovered the […]

5 Simple Ways to Show Love to People with ADHD

There is a lot to learn about love languages in any relationship, and this is especially true for relationships involving people with ADHD. Neurodiverse people operate on a different spectrum from everyone else. The things that you think are trivial and take for granted are often bigger, more complex issues for those with ADHD. The […]