Gina Heyen has been a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) since 1999. She counsels individuals, couples and families, and has experience teaching at the elementary and college level. Gina is also a published author.
Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa are both eating disorders that involve an intense fear of becoming overweight. This fear is usually triggered after being on a diet or fearful of becoming obese with a drive to be thin. Individuals...
In a society where winning is everything…..failure is looked upon as losing. Failing at something can also be very discouraging. Many people who encounter failure will give up easily. The more failures that a person encounters the less...
For many years science has debated between the interplay of nature and nurture in the areas of growth and development. Our genetic composition guides how we learn and grow while our environment stimulates our nurturing. Early brain development and the...
Dating is a stage in a relationship when two individuals get acquainted by doing activities together. Casual dating is the process of going out together without any long-term commitment or exclusivity. The main function then is to provide companionship...
The purchase of a pet can be a big decision for the family to consider. There is the responsibility of feeding, healthcare and appropriate exercise for the pet’s well-being. A pet is certainly a great friend to...
Research has consistently reported that the most invaluable teaching tool for children is when parents model appropriate behaviors for them. For parents who want to help their children build self-esteem and self-respect they need to love themselves the...
Young adulthood is a stage of life marked by change and exploration. They launch from their parents’ home into dormitories or apartments with peers. These young adults will go to college, begin work full-time and develop serious relationships...
Whenever we hear of another relationship that breaks up, we speculate on the reason why. Unfortunately there are many reasons that can contribute to the failure with infidelity, finances, midlife crisis or just growing apart from each other. There...
Every February 14th across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. The heart is associated with Valentine’s Day as it is considered the source of all...
If you are a parent of an ADHD child you have probably read that the American diet of foods high in fat, salt, and processed sugar does little to help your child. In fact our “Western-style” diet...