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You’ve probably heard that keeping a journal is good for your mental health, but did you know that writing can benefit your physical health as well? In fact, psychologists studying the effects of... Read More...
There are many wonderful mindfulness practices that can help us cultivate greater ease in our day-to-day lives. One that I’ve been tapping into lately is something I stumbled upon, called... Read More...
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This post explores the benefits of trying things – whether it’s starting a new project, taking that final step to finish one, or just learning how to relate differently to your present... Read More...
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Stress is an inevitable part of being alive and may manifest as anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, and emotional eating. While we live in a fast-paced, high-pressure world , we also have many... Read More...
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This article describes a practical psychology tool taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) known by the acronym “PLEASE”(Mastery). It’s designed to help with emotional... Read More...
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There are a variety of theories about how to make behavioral changes – either starting something new or eliminating something old. This post reviews some key models for changing behavior, including... Read More...
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Infertility is a life crisis; an emotional, social, developmental, medical, ethical, and spiritual crisis. Research shows that a diagnosis of infertility can feel as stressful as a diagnosis of... Read More...
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As winter approaches and our moods take a natural dip, look no further than your Thanksgiving dinner for clues to keep the blues away. There is mounting research and interest in the fact that our... Read More...
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While our physical health is regularly linked with our diet, our mental health is almost always attributed to biochemical or emotional factors. But with an increasing number of studies on brain... Read More...
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Engaging in exercise offers benefits beyond just improving your physical health or losing weight: exercise actually leads to positive changes in the brain! In this post, I’ll explain two ways that... Read More...