Josh Gordon, New England Patriot wide receiver steps down for his mental health

We applaud Josh Gordon of the New England Patariots for his  recent actions.  He is stepping down in order to address his mental health issues.  This will allow him to work on himself and then come back at 110%. 

Best of luck to Josh! and all the others who fight for their mental health.

https://www.beckercounseling.com/new-england-patriots-josh-gordon-steps-down/

Dating - and the sometimes weird questions women are asked when they are on a date.

Dating is supposed to be fun and romantic - right?

Sometimes it is, sometimes you have to find the humor.  Check out this article from Men's Health regarding some of the most interesting questions women have been asked when on a date.

https://www.beckercounseling.com/women-reveal-the-best-questions-on-a-date/ 

The Invisible Poison That Could Kill Your Family - Carbon Monoxide

Keep your family safe this winter from this all-too-common tragedy.  According to Dr. Eric Lavonas, M.D., chief of emergency medicine at Denver Health "More Americans die from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the winter months than during any other time of year, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. About 45,000 Americans are treated for CO poisoning each year, and about 1,600 die."

So check out these tips from Men's Health and protect your family - so you can enjoy the holidays.

1. Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
2. Never Operate Engines Indoors
3. Schedule Annual Inspections
4. Be Careful In the Garage

16 Cool Gifts for Your Boyfriend He May Actually Like

It's time to shop for that special man in your life.  But sometimes shopping for the male in your life, be it your boyfriend or husband, can be very difficult.

Hats off to Huffington Post for coming up with this awesome list of 16 gifts he may actually like! 

With only a few days left to the holiday shopping season, you may want to check it out!


https://www.beckercounseling.com/16-cool-gifts-boyfriend-hell-actually-like/

Depression can affect anyone… including Janet Jackson.

Depression - it knows no boundaries.

Depression - it can affect anyone, even the rich and famous celebrities.  Janet Jackson has been very open about her depression and how it has affected her life.

When celebrities like Janet Jackson open up and speak about their struggles with depression, it makes it easier for the rest of us to realize that mental illness, anxiety and dpression can hit anyone.

• Depression can affect anyone… including Janet Jackson.

Do you hate the holidays?

Do you? Don't worry, it's OK if you hate the holidays. Many people do.

Family issues, holiday stress with your spouse, money issues... these are all real during the holidays.

Just remember to breathe and figure out a way to deal with them that works for you.

https://www.beckercounseling.com/hate-holidays-ok/

Cheating May Not Be A Death Sentence, And Why It May Happen Again

Is monogamy the source of cheating? Is it just unreasonable to expect that your spouse will not cheat?  Does it mean that your relationship is over? Will it happen again?

It does not have to.  But there are several items that you may need to look at, if you have been cheated on – or if you are the cheater.

This article from the Huffington Post lists some items to consider about cheating:

1) Cheating is not a death sentence for a relationship.
2) Cheating is lying.
3) Cheating is the easy way out.
4) The cheater needs to be the healer.
5) The cheater may cheat again.