by Other | Nov 10, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. “Gratitude opens the door to the power, the wisdom, the creativity of the universe. You open the door through gratitude.” — Deepak Chopra This is the time of year we discuss the concept of gratitude and being thankful. Some of us...
by Other | Oct 20, 2017 | Anxiety, Grief, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress, Therapy
Written by Paul Paris, Ph.D. Do you procrastinate? Do you push off the stuff you don’t want to do to some indeterminate future? Avoiding things in day to day life is fairly common, especially when associated with something unpleasant or something we just do not want...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Oct 13, 2017 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress
Did you know that your creative efforts create psychological benefits? Looking back on your childhood, you may have memories about the types of play you once enjoyed. Children use legos, dolls, sandcastles, art, imaginary friends, music, acting, building forts, and...
by Other | Sep 22, 2017 | Personal Improvement
Written by Joy Francisco, Ph.D. A bucket list doesn’t just happen. It evolves. A bucket list is more than things to see and do in this life. It is an exciting way to set goals and an important method for deciding what you want to achieve in your life, for motivating...
by Other | Sep 15, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Do you have meaningful connections in your life? Do you feel uplifted after a conversation with a friend? Are interactions with strangers at the store pleasing to you? Humans have a core necessity to connect with others. These lend...
by Other | Sep 1, 2017 | Depression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Anke Reineke, Ph.D. When faced with a stressful situation, we might blame ourselves or judge ourselves negatively. While listening to another person talking about the same stressful situations, we are likely to show more caring and kindness. Why is it so...
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