by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Apr 1, 2022 | Depression, Stress, Trauma
Coauthored by Demet Çek, Ph.D. and Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. We’ve all been there: it’s been a long, hard day at work, and you open a bottle of wine or crack open a beer to unwind. One glass, or one beer can easily turn into two, or three, and become a daily habit...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Feb 18, 2022 | Personal Improvement, Stress
We’ve all been there; we have found ourselves facing tasks that we “should do,” maybe even “have to do,” and yet, we struggle to move ourselves toward actually doing these things. Maybe you need to study for a test, complete a work project, or start on your taxes. The...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Jan 14, 2022 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Stress
From the time we are born, our developmental milestones are closely monitored, from walking to talking to our social behavior. In school we are compared to a cohort of kids of similar age until we graduate high school. We are primed to live by a timeline, to plan, and...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Dec 17, 2021 | Family, Holidays, Relationships, Stress
Although the holidays are commonly associated with fun and merriment, for anyone with a narcissistic family member, this time of year can also be stressful and overwhelming. This article will help you better understand your relationship with a narcissistic family...
by Other | Dec 10, 2021 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Written by Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. The water is cold on my feet, but the sun and breeze feel warm as I stand upright on the paddleboard, toes gripping the firm turquoise rubber surface. I adjust my balance easily after months of practice and take several sure strokes...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jul 16, 2021 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
When you think of summer, do you think of swimming, hiking, road trips, and beach days? Do you think of doing brain exercises to increase your cognitive flexibility? No? Just me? Consider this: Just as physical activity helps our bodies to maintain flexibility and...
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