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Coping with Frustration and Anger
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 8, 2015
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, and can be an adaptive response to threats in our environment. But, when chronic, explosive anger spirals out of control, it can have serious consequences for your relationship, your health, and your state of mind. You can learn to control your anger You have more control over your anger […]
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Compromise the Coffee
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 20, 2014
We know what happens when we don’t get our morning fix – withdrawals! It’s funny how a stop to my neighborhood café and one sip of my favorite drink can take away my headache and cheer me right up. Unfortunately, buying coffee everyday isn’t too kind to my wallet, nor is it to my health. […]
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You Might Be an Introvert
By: Other | September 9, 2014
Written by Missy Betts I was asked once in a job interview whether I identified myself as an introvert or an extrovert. I answered honestly by saying that I’ve always been more of an introvert. I immediately felt the weight of my answer as the entire focus of the interview veered off of my experience […]
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How to Use Both Sides of Your Brain
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | August 13, 2014
Have you ever heard people say that they are more of a ‘right brain’ or ‘left brain’ thinker? You’ve probably heard the term before, whether it is on the radio, in a TV show, or sometime long ago in your bio class. But, what does the expression really mean? Do we really think with one […]
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
By: Other | August 6, 2014
Written by Missy Betts Why can’t you trust atoms? …Because they make up everything! Did you laugh? No? I’ll admit that maybe this isn’t the most hilarious joke of all time, but if you read this with someone else who did laugh, chances are, you would have too. According to an article in Real Simple […]
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Stress Relief: Take a Mental Vacation
By: Other | July 24, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. It is summertime and people all around you are planning their getaways, except you. You hear stories of snorkeling in the Caribbean, hiking in the Sierras, or cruising the Alaskan coastline and your thoughts are, “It must be nice….” Vacations, short or long, are great stress relievers; the literature on […]
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Clutter Can Cause More Stress Than You May Think!
By: Other | July 15, 2014
Written by Missy Betts You can be stressed out by work, relationships and your daily commute but, is your home also stressing you out? A survey of over 1,000 adults conducted on behalf of the Huffington Post found that a staggering 70% of those who are stressed about home organization tend to be more stressed […]
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Best Tips on How To Deal With Difficult People
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 9, 2014
We’ve all encountered them, and they exist almost everywhere: the difficult person. Difficult people do exist, and at some point or another you will probably be confronted with the need to deal with a high conflict, or difficult person. Most of us are proficient in our communication skills and feel more or less effective in […]
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The Psychological Benefits of Risk Taking
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 23, 2014
People tell me I’m a risk taker. The truth is, I do participate in “extreme” activities like dirt biking, surfing, and rock climbing. I’ve traveled to remote places, went sky diving, and recently went scuba diving to explore a wreck. I know that these activities carry risk. So, why do I do them? The ability […]
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