There is a very subtle and insidious cycle that frequently occurs for those who are struggling with feelings of depression. Whether it's situational, acute, or chronic, feelings of depression build on themselves. When we don't feel great, we succumb to a sort of molasses-like slowdown . . . because ...read more
Helping Your Anxious Teen…5 Ways Parents Can Help
Teens and anxiety. The two seem to go hand in hand. If you are a parent looking to help your teen through this tough and often turbulent time, then you are not alone. Anxiety in children and teens is on the rise and you will want to know what you can do to make this time easier for them. To make ...read more
The Psychological Effects of Spring and The Reminder of Change
As Spring unfolds around us we start to see, hear, feel, taste, and smell the incredible changes of the season. Not only are our senses immersed in these alternately subtle and intense transformations, our internal processes respond as well. Our sleep cycles may be altered, our moods may change, and ...read more
New Ways to Reconnect with Your Teen & Why They Need You More Than Ever
There’s an intense debate swirling around us as to the state of teenage-dom in the today’s world. Is bullying an old thing that’s getting new attention? Or is it quantitatively or qualitatively worse? Are kids less resilient than ever before, or are the pressures just that much greater? Are they ...read more
Spring Renewal: 5 Ways to Reawaken Your Spirit and Get A Fresh Start
Spring is truly a natural time to reawaken your spirit and get a fresh start inside and out. Perhaps there is a change you have been considering for months or even years. Maybe a new and invigorating idea has swept in with the new Spring air. You may have specific ideas in mind for changes you would ...read more
Three Ways to Manage Your Next Anxiety Attack
What is an anxiety attack, anyway? Anxiety attacks are unpleasant, unsettling, and an event most of us will likely experience to some degree at one point or another. While we all have different tolerances for anxiety, stress, and what triggers these feelings, our human “Fight or Flight” ...read more
5 Ways to Improve Communication with Your Partner for Joy, Peace, and a Deeper Relationship
So often, one or both members of a couple are shocked to discover their beloved partner has become a stranger. And sometimes it’s even more distressing -- we wake up and find that not only does our partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend not just seem to be a stranger . . . but someone with whom we can’t ...read more
The Faces of Mental Illness
“What does mental illness look like?” This question was raised in my abnormal psychology class in college, raised but not answered. It wasn’t until I did my mandatory 250 hour internship junior year that I answered this question for myself. Of course I had learned about mental illness during this ...read more
Managing Your Grief This Holiday Season
According to our favorite holiday movies and books we should be serene, happy and peaceful throughout the holidays. This is rarely the case, however, for those who may be grieving the loss of a loved one. Holidays are hard when you are consumed with grief, no matter how long ago you experienced your ...read more
Managing Anxiety Around the Holidays: 6 Tips for Inner Peace
It’s that time of year! Our anxiety levels almost always rise around the holidays. You want to get everyone the perfect gifts, you want to plan the perfect holiday meals and events, you want to decorate your home, you love sending out holiday cards, you have several holiday parties to attend and ...read more