Hi. I’m psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor. Questions about paternity are more common than you might think. One in five Americans say they, or a close friend or family member, have questioned paternity. [Read more…]
Hi. I’m psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor. And today, I’m talking about making major life changes.
If you’re thinking of making a major change in your life, you’re not alone. A nationwide IDENTIGENE survey shows that nearly half of all adults across the U.S. are planning to make one or more life changes this year. In fact, among those planning a major life change, one in ten said they plan to address a paternity question or concern this year. Personal satisfaction is the most common reason people say they want to make a major life change. Financial and health reasons are also near the top of the list.
Making major changes can be stressful. In fact, 94% of people surveyed say they’re nervous about making their life change. And, when asked about confidence levels, 20% of respondents say they lack confidence they can actually accomplish their change.
Nervousness is normal. Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start to make change happen. In my experience, it helps to put your goals in writing and outline the action steps required. In making a plan, you might want to speak with family or friends to provide support and encouragement. Also, the advice of a professional who has experience helping others in similar situations can be invaluable. Having a written plan and the support of others will likely make you feel more confidence about making your change happen.
*Blog written by Dr. Janet Taylor, IDENTIGENE Spokesperson and Community Psychiatrist.
‘My job just doesn’t get any better than that!’ This is a great quote from Kimberly, one of IDENTIGENE’s dedicated Client Support Representatives. IDENTIGENE is privileged to play a part in many great family stories, and a few very special ones become etched in our company’s collective memory.
Kimberly’s story recalls a favorite memory about a client and her family. A woman wanted to find out if a particular man was her biological father, but unfortunately he had passed away. She called IDENTIGENE to see if there was a way to get a paternity answer even if the father was deceased. Kimberly explained that our laboratory could test a close relative to determine paternity. The client decided to move forward by testing a possible aunt. When the results were ready, several ‘hopeful’ relatives had gathered to share the moment of truth with her.
The test came back with the results they all wanted to hear and a celebration erupted! Tears of joy, words of gratitude and closure-this woman now had gained a family and was able to put this mystery to rest. Kimberly says, ‘My job just doesn’t get any better than that!’
Click here to watch the story unfold.
