I decided to take some time to consider the most important advice that I would give someone as we approach the new year. I think that as January approaches, I would encourage everyone to buy a planner or calendar for the year 2011. I have worked with several individuals who have come to me with …Read More
Helping Your Child Cope With Stress
Aug 17, 2010
Coping with Stress Children often become angry or anxious when dealing with stress. The following strategies may help parents recognize the signs of distress and assist their children in managing feelings appropriately. Most children display some subtle warning signs when they become anxious or angry. Such warning signs may include: tensing the muscles, reddening of …Read More
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Jul 28, 2010
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe form of anxiety where you have distressing thoughts or fears that lead to repetitive behavior. Usually, people with OCD realize that these obsessions and compulsions are unreasonable but are unable to stop them. Symptoms of OCD typically revolve around certain themes. One example could be feeling afraid of being contaminated by …Read More
Ways To Combat Stress When Looking For A Job
Jul 2, 2010
With the slowed economy, looking for a job is often a full time job. Furthermore, a recent article in Psychology Today (entitled Conducting a Rational Job Search) highlighted that finding a job is a very stressful process. The stress involved in this process often leads to task-avoidance. Oftentimes, the stress involved in the job search …Read More
Panic Disorder
Jun 28, 2010
Approximately 2.4 million adults are affected by panic disorder in the United States. Panic disorder is quite different than regular anxiety in that it is a wave of extremely intense fear that usually lasts about 10 minutes. Symptoms of these panic attacks also include physical reactions such as sweating and heart racing. Panic attacks can hit …Read More
Depression and Chronic Pain
Apr 29, 2010
Depression and body aches or pain often go together. Depression is actually one of the most common psychological issues that people with chronic pain must endure. While some people have a painful medical condition that eventually brings their mood down, others experience feelings of depression that may create bodily pain. Either way, depression and chronic …Read More
Winter Blues?
Feb 23, 2010
Do you ever notice that your mood changes with the weather? Many people say that the weather can either bring them down or pick up their mood. While these fluctuations are completely normal, some people become clinically depressed or anxious depending on the weather. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs …Read More
Health Benefits of Fish Oil
Feb 8, 2010
Studies have shown that omega-3 essential fatty acids as found in fish oil have many health benefits. Fish oil has been shown to help improve heart health, alleviate pain and inflammation, suppress autoimmune disorders, and lower the risk of cancer. These omega-3’s also have been shown to improve mental health. Regular fish oil consumption may …Read More
Coping with Childhood Stress
Jan 10, 2010
According to an article entitled The Kids Aren’t All Right, published in the January edition of the Monitor on Psychology (a publication of the American Psychological Association), a significant number of children ages 8 to 17 experience significant stress. Specifically, in a recent survey, 44 percent of children reported sleep difficulties related to worrying, over …Read More
Happiness Through an iPhone?
Dec 18, 2009
I’ll admit it – I’ve had iPhone envy since they came out a couple of years ago. I’ve had the minimalist cell phone for what seems like forever. I’ve always liked gadgets, so that made the iPhone all the more tempting. My studies of Buddhism, mindfulness, the psychology of happiness and well-being and so on …Read More