Dr. Jennifer Johnston-Jones

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:36:00 +0000

As a psychologist, giving couples ways to improve their sex life is one of my favorite job requirements! Check out my next link… #
You deserve good sex: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-relationships/sex-positions?cm_mmc=Newsletter-_-2010_Aug_13-_-Dose-_-readon #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:36:00 +0000

40 percent of happiness is subject to self control: you can be happy! Follow me to see simple steps to happiness #
Oh so sweet! Congratulations and so sorry we missed the special event! Hope to meet her soon! (@kprentiss)http://yfrog.com/03w96sj #
Eight ways gratitude boosts happiness: http://www.meaningandhappiness.com/eight-ways-gratitude-boosts-happiness/246/ #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-25

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:36:00 +0000

Symptoms of Nature Deficit Disorder mimic those of ADHD–go outside and play! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:36:00 +0000

All you need is love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh7D2g5v-Sg #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:36:00 +0000

In Happy Marriages, little things matter: http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/happy-marriage-no-nitpicking #

Nine Psychological Tasks for a Good Marriage

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:30:00 +0000

Research on what makes a marriage work shows that people in a good marriage have completed these psychological “tasks”:
1. Separate emotionally from the family you grew up in; not to the point of estrangement, but enough so that your identity is separate from that of your parents and siblings.
2. Build togetherness based on a shared intimacy and identity, while at the same time set boundaries to protect each partner’s autonomy.
3. Establish a rich and pleasurable sexual relationship and protect it from the intrusions of the workplace and family obligations.
4. For couples with children, embrace the daunting roles of parenthood and absorb the impact of a baby’s entrance into the marriage. Learn to continue the work of protecting the privacy of you and your spouse as a couple.
5. Confront and master the inevitable crises of life.
6. Maintain the strength of the marital bond in the face of adversity. The marriage should be a safe haven in which partners are able to express their differences, anger and conflict.
7. Use humor and laughter to keep things in perspective and to avoid boredom and isolation.
8. Nurture and comfort each other, satisfying each partner’s needs for dependency and offering continuing encouragement and support.
9. Keep alive the early romantic, idealized images of falling in love, while facing the sober realities of the changes wrought by time.
Thanks to Judith S. Wallerstein, PhD, co-author of the book The Good Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:36:00 +0000

I've opened a new therapy office by the ocean and have some openings for women and couples. Be happy now: In 3 months a new you! Email me #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-27

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:36:00 +0000

TV makes children more aggressive: http://children.webmd.com/news/20091102/tv-linked-to-more-child-aggression #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:36:00 +0000

Meditation boosts frontal lobe activity #
Listening to Deepak Chopra speak. Did you know that "in your body you have at least a billion atoms that belonged to Jesus or Buddah." #

Santa unchecked: the ultimate behavior manipulator

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:15:25 +0000

Santa: if unexamined, can be the ultimate behavior manipulator! Let’s rethink Santa’s message. Children understand Santa’s bottom line: if they are nice, they get toys, naughty, nothing or coal! Let’s teach our children about UNCONDITIONAL love and that the true reward for being nice is not about receiving toys but about receiving affection and deepening relationships. When Santa asks your 4 year old son, “Have you been a good little boy this year?” He can understand that he is always a “good boy” even when he acts in ways that aren’t perfect! After all, do you really want a child who “behaves” because they are hoping for toys or do you want a child who has positive behavior because they love how it makes them feel to act positively?