Studies have long shown that stress can have a lasting, negative impact on the brain. Exposure to even a few days of stress compromises the…
How DBT Can Help You Get What You Want
In a world where communication is available at our fingertips in an instance true connection and communication appear to be lacking. We have social media,…
Talking To Kids About Fear And Violence
Kids Get Worried With everything that happens in the world, your kids will — potentially — get the idea that the world is a dangerous…
Romance on a Shoestring
Romance on a Shoestring Valentines Day is upon us! Couples are often stretched in terms of time and money. People often tell us that at the…
Phones & Separation Anxiety
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/01/150111195734.htm – link to original article iPhone separation linked to physiological anxiety, poor cognitive performance From Science Daily: Cell phone use has become a common part…
What’s your ‘Catch 22’?
Catch 22 – revisited I recently revisited the 1970 film Catch 22. I like older movies. They often offer more than today’s films, I think. Complexity…
Postpartum Depression: “Don’t suffer in silence”
Yakima Herald Republic | Postpartum Depression: “Don’t suffer in silence” Learn about Postpartum Depression Follow the link above to find out more about the symptoms…
Mental health on the go: Reducing anxiety with smartphone app
Mental health on the go: Reducing anxiety with smartphone app — ScienceDaily. Summary: Playing a science-based mobile gaming app for 25 minutes can reduce anxiety…
Helping the Passive-Aggressive Executive
Helping the Passive-Aggressive Executive – Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries – Harvard Business Review. I’m impressed how often the HBR publishes thoughtful articles about…
Telltale Signs It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety
Telltale Signs It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety | World of Psychology. I often meet people who tell me that they’ve been dealing with intrusive…