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When Illness Takes Hold

December 11, 2022 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi

Filed Under: Articles, Difficult Issues, General

Calm and Courageous in Trying times

April 12, 2020 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi

Filed Under: Difficult Issues

The Unnecessary Add-ons

December 4, 2018 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi

A lot of the communication problems we experience as a couple comes from “not what we say, but what we don’t say.”    When we fail to be honest and direct about our feelings because we don’t want to disturb the relationship, we create a much more insidious relationship problem. Often we suppress or repress unspoken […]

Filed Under: Marriage Tagged With: communication, criticism, humility

Signs of Abusive Relationships

May 8, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

The following items are symptoms that may indicate abuse. In themselves they do not signify abuse, but they should raise concern: Your partner has a history of abuse. You tend to give more than you receive in the relationship; you perceive that your relationship is not reciprocal. You think your spouse or partner has much […]

Filed Under: Difficult Issues Tagged With: abuse

Five Tips for Parents

May 8, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

Use discipline, not punishment Discipline teaches; punishment hurts. When our children need to be corrected, choose a consequence that will teach them and increase their self-esteem rather than hurt them. Hitting does little to positively instruct children. Instead, it teaches them that it is okay to hit others when they are upset. Two types of […]

Filed Under: Tips/Techniques

Tips to be a Better Dad

May 8, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

Have a great relationship with your child’s mother Research shows that children do best when their loving, biological parents raise them. If you are married, make your relationship the best it can be. Read books on marriage, take seminars, join a couple’s support group, or get counseling from a professional. If you are no longer […]

Filed Under: Tips/Techniques

Strong Marriages Have These 6 Vital Ingredients

May 8, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

Good communication starts with open and respectful listening. This doesn’t mean we have to agree with what we hear, but that we listen with a mood to understand and validate. We listen with both intellect (for the content) and with heart (for the feelings). This receptive attitude builds a loving and trusting relationship. Respect should […]

Filed Under: Tips/Techniques

A Potential Spouse: 7 Important Qualities to Look For

May 8, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi 1 Comment

Physically, psychologically and spiritually we will go through many changes in the natural course of our lives and our marital relationship may need to adapt accordingly. Yet some basic, vital qualities are present throughout all healthy marriages. Let’s look at seven of them in relation to our potential spouse and ourselves. Balanced If you have […]

Filed Under: Premarital

How Scared You Should Be

May 8, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

By choosing service to Krishna over service to material illusion, we can progress toward fearlessness. I PULL OUT THE stack of mail from our mailbox and bring it into the house, where I plop it down onto the kitchen table. I begin the ritual of sorting out the few important items from the plethora of […]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: death

Therapy in Krishna Consciousness

April 29, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

Chanting the holy name and engaging in Bhakti-yoga (Krishna consciousness or devotional service) are the ultimate process of purification and healing in our tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The process of counseling should be seen as an adjunct to this process of Krishna consciousness, and is not in itself the panacea for all our problems. The […]

Filed Under: General

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Healthy Marriages. Happy Families. Strong ISKCON.

The GVT is a grass roots volunteer group of Krishna devotees who are mostly mental health or educational professionals. Our intention is to provide resources to support married couples and prospective couples primarily in North American ISKCON communities. However, the broader community of Vaishnavas, and anyone who is interested in spiritual married life are welcome to take advantage of the knowledge that is shared here. We want to help spiritualize your married life so that it will be an asset for your Krishna (God) consciousness. We welcome your suggestions to make this site relevant and useful.

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