Source: qimono/pixabay Sam is on the fence about breaking up with Chloe. Maria’s son is talking about quitting soccer after playing it for several years, and she’s unsure how to respond. Simone…
Get Better at Being Anxious?
Source: Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock The best therapist I ever worked with was also the one with whom I spoke the least. And for as few words as I said, he said…
A Happy Marriage Affects Genetic Mental Health Risk
Source: 3194556 / Pixabay Intimate romantic relationships are intimately linked to mental health. Close relationships correlate significantly with overall psychopathology as well as specific mental disorders. Research has linked marital quality specifically…
How to Create a Holiday Emotional Support Plan
Source: Jonathon Borba/Unsplash The holiday season can be particularly emotionally challenging. Financial pressures can cause anxiety and frustration. Family dynamics can complicate the delicate balance of your immediate family. Family expectations can…
Four Ways to Overcome All-or-Nothing Thinking
In the years that I treated anxiety and depression, I witnessed a common cognitive distortion. Most of my clients came in viewing their world from an all-or-nothing lens. Also known as black-and-white…
Victims of Intimate Partner Violence and Suicidal Behavior
This post was co-authored by Kait Gilleran and Megan Chesin. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue in the United States: Fifty percent of women and more than 40 percent of…
Am I Normal? The Answer to the No. 1 Sex Question
It’s the top question people ask sex experts. Am I normal? By “normal,” most people mean sexual variations that are commonplace and do not cause physical or psychological harm. Here’s the short…
Wisdom: Embrace Disappointment, Defy Expectations, Succeed
Wisdom: Embrace Disappointment, Defy Expectations, Succeed
The Brain-Body Connection in Emotions
Our emotions and our relationship with them are an important part of our health and well-being. Because of their importance in understanding human behavior, psychologists have long been striving to understand the…
Facing Your Fears |
I was on a vacation which involved spending a day driving through mountainous terrain. I was anxious, maybe even obsessed a bit, in preparing for this part of the trip because I…