How to Find Fulfillment
3 Key Elements of a Fulfilling Life By Arash EmamzadehAntecedents, elements, and sources of a fulfilling life. Feel More Fulfilled Today By Mark Travers Ph.D.New research shows you do not have to wait...
View ArticleHow to Give Yourself a Holiday Gift That Brings Joy
Tis' the season to be jolly. Or so the song goes, at least—but is it folly?Indeed, the holiday season can be depressing for some and downright unhealthy for others. Even in affluent areas, abundant...
View ArticleNavigating a New Significant Other, Children, and the Holidays
Planning to introduce your significant other to your children this holiday season? Think it through first.Source: Johnce/Getty Images SignatureThe crisp air, the lights and wreaths on display, and the...
View ArticleDon’t Let Social Media Give You the Year-End Blues
Source: tommaso79/iStockDo you tend to have anxiety or depression symptoms during the holidays? If so, it might help to reduce your time on social media, as it can amplify negative emotions. A recent...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Grieving Friend
“I don’t know what to do.”“I don’t want to bother them.”“I feel so awkward.”Sound familiar? Unless we’ve personally experienced grief—and sometimes even then—we often feel uncomfortable around grieving...
View ArticleHow to Be an Emotion Coach for Your Child
Source: Anastasia Shuraeva/PexelsThis blog was co-authored with Dr. Craig Bailey, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.Despite our best intentions, there are times when our children’s emotions push...
View ArticleWhere the Wild Things Are
The occasion of its 125th year in operation prompted the Brooklyn Public Library to tabulate its 125 most-borrowed books.More than a few of J.K. Rowling’s spellbinding novels in the Harry Potter series...
View ArticleHow the CDC Can Rebuild Trust
The CDC has recently acknowledged that it badly mismanaged not just the COVID-19 pandemic, but monkeypox as well. Its director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, promised reforms, most notably to increase...
View ArticleNatural Curiosity in Horses
Young horses showing their curiositySource: Vadim Lu/PexelsEvery now and then, an article pops up with a piece of surprising misinformation about horse brains. Recently, I read that horses are not...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm When You Have ADHD
Source: iStock #664560228 estherpoonAre you starting to feel stressed about the holidays? I am. This weekend as I was out doing errands, the Christmas music was loudly blaring in every store while...
View ArticleNavigating Social Media Boundaries With Relational Trauma
The other morning, I saw an Instagram follow request from an old high school teacher.Not thinking too much of it, I approved her “follow” because I like her so much.A few hours later, I saw a DM from...
View ArticleAre You Aware of Medical Gaslighting?
Source: © Evellean |ShutterstockThe first time it happened I was experiencing intense chest pains. My primary care physician, who was a woman, referred me to the cardiologist in her practice, a man. He...
View ArticleIs She Really Gone?
Nubia pendant 8th century BC. Head of Hathor, Getty Villa MuseumSource: Photo by Joy Dryer“When I walked out of the kitchen, Johnny was screaming, squinty-eyed with his tongue hanging out.” Raina...
View ArticleYour Small Acts of Kindness
A Key to a Good Life By Polly CampbellOne tiny random act of kindness from a stranger. The Kindness Muscle By Ran D. Anbar M.D.Hypnosis can be a tool. The Ironic Effect of Kindness By Christian L....
View ArticleHow Narcissists Weaponize Praise
Source: alina_polina/Adobe StockAh, praise. It can lift us up and send us flying to lofty heights. It can validate, it can motivate, and it can inspire. And, as is true of anything with the power to...
View ArticleLife and Learning Require an Empty Cup
Whether a tea cup or the human brain, you can't add to a container that is already full. I recently had a very interesting set of experiences. They involve martial arts, as a lot of my experiences tend...
View Article5 Hacks for Holiday Disaster Prevention
Source: Alliance Images/ShutterstockAmid cheery carols and sparkling lights, holiday angst has come into season. I’m hearing it from clients every day:“If my son doesn’t come for Christmas, it will...
View ArticleHow Being Religious Affects Your Relationship Choices
How Being Religious Affects Your Relationship ChoicesSource: Pexels/PixabayThe institution of marriage has undergone changes over time. In recent years, there has been a decline in marriage rates in...
View ArticleGet Mad: It’s Therapeutic
Anger ≠ aggression.Source: imustbedead/PexelsWhile some clients have anger management issues, what I see in therapy with many working professionals is the exact opposite. For them, it’s a scary and...
View ArticleJump Start Your New Year’s Resolution Today
The new year is right around the corner and this year I decided it would be a good idea to start a new years resolution before January 1st 2023. This allows me time to ease into it, and avoid any...
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