by Other | Jan 13, 2017 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. SELF–CONFIDENCE “Confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities” -Merriam Webster Dictionary Merriam Webster defines self-confidence in simple terms. Many of us also define self-confidence in relation to...
by Other | Jan 6, 2017 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Happy New Year! The time has come when we turn the calendar and embrace the beginning of a new year. We breathe a deep breath and ponder the year ahead. This time often brings self-reflection, memories of the previous year and thoughts...
by Other | Dec 23, 2016 | Holidays, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Marisa Padilla, Intern As the holiday season approaches, we are constantly surrounded by the message that we should be buying gifts to make others happy. Some of us may get carried away with this material aspect and lose site of the act of generosity....
by Other | Dec 16, 2016 | Personal Improvement, Relationships
Written by Melissa Hansen, Psy.D. I’m standing in a crowd of people at a conference after the last session. My colleagues – all extroverts – are across the room engaging others in conversation and laughing loudly. I was engaged for a while, but now I’m ready to head...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Dec 10, 2016 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Changes, stress, and obstacles seem to be an inevitable part of life. Part of effectively coping with these challenges is learning how to be flexible and adapt to the pain that enters our lives. Pain can take the form of many things, including intense emotion, loss,...
by Other | Dec 2, 2016 | Holidays, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Winter has finally made its way to San Diego! Along with the cooler weather and shorter nights, many Americans are finding themselves in the middle of the holiday season. Whether or not this time of year holds significance for...
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