Sure, You’re Self-Aware, But Can You Regulate?
Nature Can Soothe Loneliness |
Source: Valiphotos/Pixabay This past October, as unconscionable acts of violence raged in other parts of the world, I attended an eco-art therapy retreat at Uplands Farm Sanctuary in New York. Like other…
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Experiencing Anxiety
Anxiety is, in many ways, a psychological expression of pain. It lets us know that something is wrong in a way that is impossible to ignore. It hurts to see someone hurt….
How to Conquer Your ‘Artificial Fear’
Anne Nygard / Unsplash Alex Honnold, the rock-climbing legend, often faced life and death on the towering cliffs he scaled without ropes. But before he embraced those dizzying heights, he grappled with…
Five Essential Boundaries in the Workplace
Source: lukasbieri / Pixabay Work/life boundaries are essential for our overall well-being and happiness. Boundaries are limits that define us in a relationship with someone or something. They serve five key functions….
One Simple Trick to Calm Stage Fright
Source: Josh Willink / Pexels What causes your body to jump into an adrenaline response? Snakes, spiders, and other creepy crawly things do the trick for most of us. Also, presumably, some…
Healthcare Through the Principles of Hospitality
Using Hospitality Principles to Reduce Healthcare Visit Anxiety Have you ever felt anxious or fearful about visiting a doctor? A hospital? Or a walk-in clinic? This should come as no surprise, given…
The Psychology of Decision-Making |
Why do some people feel paralyzed when faced with making a decision? REBT/CBT therapists highlight this emotional reality: our emotions and behaviors are generated by our thinking about events, not by the…
Helping Your Child Make a Good First Impression on Adults
Source: “Camille Tokerund/Getty Images” from Canva Recently, my 6- and 9-year-old children, Colby and Skylar, dropped hints that I care too much about the first impressions they make on their teachers. For…
Treating Child Anxiety in Cases of Parental Alienation
In cases of parental alienation, children resist spending time with one of their parents during and after separation and divorce when the rejected parent has done nothing to justify this behavior. If…