8 tips and tricks for a stress-free school year
The mind, body and spirit – the trinity of the our well-being is one that can be hard to maintain especially in the rush of holidays, stressful assignments and many other commitments that come with the...
View ArticleDating on Consignment
Guest post by Jane Yamaykin A while ago, I found an amazing form fitting dress at a small consignment shop for just $5! Only $5 for a satin, peacock blue, designer dress that hugs my body as though...
View ArticleBe a better role model…and be a better you
A good role model is also not perfect; he or she is “genuinely human.” Those last two words I read in Students Helping Students, a required book reading for my Principles of Peer Leadership course,...
View ArticleMake time for you: embrace much-needed “me time”
Being an RA is a 24-hour responsibility that I have come to realize is very similar to the role of a parent. I have become the loving, advice-giving den mother to 28 girls on my floor in a residence...
View ArticleThe First Date Rollercoaster
Post by guest blogger Jane Yamaykin I can understand why some people are terrified by first dates. So many steps go into just getting the date in the first place – meeting someone, at least minimally...
View ArticleAvoiding the Mean Girls
Remember those middle school lunches. You know the ones where you enter the cafeteria hoping someone has saved you a seat or at least is willing to say hello. Or maybe you were the girl who everyone...
View Article5 Everyday Tasks to See if You’re Ready for Marriage
I’m a big proponent of premarital counseling or coaching for couples but I know that in the whirlwind that is your engagement it’s often one of the things that falls by the wayside. Couples get busy...
View ArticleWhy Didn’t He Call?
It has happened to the best of us. You went out on a date (or two) with someone, had what you thought was a great time, were assured by your date that they would call and then…nothing. No call, no...
View ArticleHow Mindfulness Techniques Can Help Your Relationship
Mindfulness is the topic du jour in the media, and for good reason. The benefits of mindfulness have been extensively researched across various fields–-work, anxiety and depression, parenting, and...
View ArticleA Text that Saves Lives
Guest post by Whitney Weeden My name is Whitney Weeden, and I am so honored to be sharing part of my story with you today. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2013 where I studied Public Relations and...
View ArticleGrief and Crisis Resources
As a member of the community here in Prince William County, we at GTA are very sorry to hear about the loss of four Prince William County students over the past few days. Our thoughts and prayers go...
View ArticleLooking for College Students’ Questions!
We are looking for questions from college students to answer on our podcast! College is not just about studying (and partying) but is often a time of deep self-exploration and figuring out what you...
View ArticleLove Yourself Before You Can Love Someone Else
This post was was written by GTA partner and owner of A Little Nudge, Erika Ettin! You can get more great info and find out how to work with Erika here. We hear this expression all the time: Love...
View ArticleChoosing Heartbreak
It probably comes as no surprise that I believe in marriage. I’m a marriage and family therapist so it kind of comes with the territory. I believe in the power of commitment and I believe that most...
View ArticleThe Other F Word: changing the way we view failure
Failure has all the makings to be a four-letter word, if we disregard the number of letters. The act of failure is defined as “the condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends.” It is the...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Gift Guide: Friendship
Friendship Hey, I like you We’re starting this Gift Guide with the heart of any committed relationship–a good friendship. For one week, set aside 30 minutes of dedicated time together each day. Check...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Gift Guide: Affection
Affection Warm up those cold winter nights Touch is a powerful part of your experience together as a couple, but it can often get lost in the shuffle of daily life. Make an effort to reach out to one...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Gift Guide: Adventure
Adventure life is a journey…make it interesting While there is definitely comfort in routine, research shows that couples who do new tasks together have higher levels of happiness and satisfaction than...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Gift Guide: Community
Community surround yourselves with love A big part of the life that you create together as a couple includes your connection to those around you. We all have the need to feel that we are a part of...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Gift Guide: Generosity
Generosity because sometimes giving is the best gift you can receive One of the ways that we can nurture and show love for our partner is through the act of giving. It feels good to pamper and provide...
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