Unemployment can affect almost all aspects of life. How can you take charge of your life so that you do not succumb to passivity, helplessness and despair? One way of looking at unemployment is to normalize it. For example, 41% of people are unemployed at some point in their lives. So you are not alone. … Read more
A traumatic experience is essentially one of powerlessness. Whether it’s in the context of a physical or sexual assault, medical trauma, natural disaster, or armed conflict, we do not have the power to fully control the situation. The overarching theme is chaos, a loss of control or ability to help ourselves or others in the moment. … Read more
Over the past few years, couples have found themselves navigating not only personal challenges but also the weight of current events. World politics, ideological differences, and economic shifts can all add a layer of stress that affects how we relate to one another. These issues do not stay outside the home. They influence how we … Read more
As parents, we often find ourselves wondering why our child struggles with certain tasks, melts down over seemingly small issues, or resists routines that others seem to manage easily. Dr. Ross Greene, a clinical child psychologist and author of The Explosive Child and Raising Human Beings, offers an approach that shifts the question from “What’s wrong with this child?” to “What’s … Read more
Anxiety is an inevitable part of human development. However, for many children, anxiety goes beyond occasional worry and becomes a daily struggle that interferes with their happiness, school performance, and relationships. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue among children and adolescents, affecting millions of children worldwide. In the United States … Read more
It’s 6 AM and your alarm rings. You know you need to get up to start your day, but the bed is so comfortable. While you WANT to stay in bed, you feel you SHOULD get up and get to work. What do you choose? Most people report that they sometimes, or even often, struggle … Read more
Have you ever sat down to watch one episode of a TV show, but then decided to watch just one more and just one more – until you eventually went to bed much later than planned? Or gone out to dinner and told yourself you weren’t going to eat any complimentary chips, only to find … Read more
Many of us create New Year’s resolutions, entering January with a surge of motivation, only to find that energy vanishing by February. You may decide to set an important resolution and feel ready to change your life. But a few weeks later, the goal starts to feel overwhelming, or life gets in the way, and … Read more
What You Need to Know About Depression By Dr. Robert Leahy Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is often a debilitating problem for millions of people. The symptoms of depression include depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, significant weight loss or weight gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings … Read more
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? By Dr. Kathleen Taylor and Dr. Allie Funk DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on helping people build the life they want to live. DBT has helped countless people learn to tolerate distress and uncertainty, to regulate their emotions effectively, communicate their needs to others, … Read more
How to Take Control of Your Worry: Eight Steps to Free Yourself from Worry By Dr. Robert Leahy In a recent Gallup Poll, 60% of people say that they worry every day. Many people say, “I have been a worrier all my life.” Worry is the central feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder which has a … Read more
Sleep Science and Tips for Tired Students By Allison Funk, Ph.D. Sleep deprivation and tiredness are common problems among high school and college students. In fact, research shows that approximately 70% of both high school students and college students average less than 8 hours of sleep per night, which is the minimum number of nightly … Read more
Sudden Loss and Grief By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. In this time of Covid 19 no one is left untouched by loss and grief either because they have lost a loved one themselves or because someone they know has. There are no definitive stages or time frames for grieving and no absolutes. Grief is emotional, not intellectual, … Read more
Positive Psychology and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19 By Susan Paula, Ph.D. These are difficult times. In this time of COVID-19, perhaps you’re dealing with distressing uncertainty, the illness of a loved one, financial difficulties, or the fallout from social isolation. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process of … Read more
Rest and Relaxation By Kathleen Taylor, Ph.D. Stress and anxiety take a lot of energy. The same process that prepares your body to fight off an enemy is also very active when you are feeling stressed or anxious. The longer you feel stress, the more energy you are using and the less time your body … Read more