9 July 2015
How to get a good nights’ sleep!
Sleep is a very important factor in maintaining good mental health. When sleep quality is poor, it makes it hard to...
3 July 2015
Narcissism and Shame on Social Media: An Interview with Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D.
What emotions would you say are the most prevalent in your daily life? Joy? Sadness? Anger? Fear? With the obvious answers, it’s a natural to overlook Shame. After all,...
26 June 2015
Do you have an internal or external locus of control?
Locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them. The concept was developed by Julian B. Rotter in 1954, and has since become...
17 June 2015
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HOPE
I have just finished reading Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others by Lopez.
Lopez views hope like oxygen in that we cannot live without...
14 June 2015
De-escalating Aggression
Helping to de-escalate aggression
Many clients ask me for advice on how to de-escalate aggressive situations. The most common situation that I am asked about is aggressive...
9 June 2015
4-7-8 Falling Asleep Technique Invented By Harvard Professor Weil
How to perform the 4-7-8 technique:
Take the position that is most comfortable for you: sitting, standing, laying. If you are sitting hold your back in a straight position....
27 May 2015
Being Assertive
Assertiveness is a core skill that allows people to communicate effectively with loved ones, friends and work colleagues, and allows people to have successful and rewarding relationships...
19 May 2015
WHY DO WE ENJOY TRAVELING?
As I get ready for a trip it makes me wonder what is it in the brain that activates this sense of excitement and pleasure. there has been ample research suggesting the benefits of...
18 May 2015
Preventing Burnout at Work
Many people experience ‘burnout’ in their work life. Burnout refers to a feeling of low motivation, low energy and feeling like you are unable to cope with the demands of your...
8 May 2015
Adult Attachment Styles
Our style of attachment affects everything from our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they end. That is why recognizing your attachment pattern...