Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher and author of the bestseller The Power of Now, which I read after one of my clients highly encouraged me to do so. I’ve read A New Earth twice now (well, read once then listened to the unabridged audiobook) and prefer it to The Power of Now. Perhaps I’ll …Read More
Seven Thoughts That Are Bad For You
Dec 6, 2009
In our day to day lives, most people experience a number of emotions throughout the day—some positive, some negative. When, however, an individual experiences more negative emotions, these emotions can start to take a toll on both an individual’s sense of well being and health. A recent article on www.livescience.com entitled “7 thoughts that are …Read More
The Importance of Sleep
Dec 1, 2009
There are several simple things that you can try to improve your emotional and physical well-being. One of these is getting enough sleep. As a nation, the U.S. is sleep-deprived. About 100 years ago, we averaged 9.0 hours of sleep. Now we average 6.9 hours per night, and 60% of American men average less than …Read More
The Health Benefits of Yoga
Nov 8, 2009
“Relax your body and mind and let your Spirit soar high.” – Remez Sasson Yoga is a way to relax both your mind and body which allows your spirit to shine. Originating as an ancient Indian practice, yoga is a type of meditation that involves stretching and other exercises including deep breathing and maintaining an …Read More
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Oct 28, 2009
Bipolar disorder is considered a “mood disorder.” Whereas major depressive disorder is considered as “uni-polar” (meaning just one pole or mood of depression), “bi-polar” (meaning two poles of mania and depression) means that the person’s mood can vacillate between feeling “up” and feeling “down.” Here are some symptoms of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. …Read More
Building Resiliency
Oct 26, 2009
According an article in Monitor on Psychology, a publication for the American Psychological Association, nearly 20 percent of today’s children will experience depression at some point in time. This has led researchers to question if it is possible to utilize curriculum and teaching strategies to decrease the risk for depression symptoms. The researchers found that …Read More
Mental Health Awareness & Bipolar Disorder
Oct 24, 2009
In my last blog, I talked about the stigma of mental health conditions. Sometimes stigma about psychiatric conditions can keep people from seeking help and getting the treatment they need to get their lives back on track. This past week, the actor, Glenn Close, and her sister, Jessie Close, appeared on various television shows including …Read More
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Oct 17, 2009
The first week of October marked the 19th annual mental illness awareness week. Awareness and education is imperative in decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 26% of adults suffer from a diagnosed mental disorder in a given year. Mental disorders are the leading cause …Read More
Creativity and Depression
Oct 9, 2009
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” – Victor Hugo Creativity is another way to transform depression into healing and well-being. Expressive arts such as painting, writing, sculpting, or making music can be cathartic ways of working through feelings of stress and depression. When words fail …Read More
Depression, Anxiety, and Exercise
Sep 29, 2009
Exercise is another way to help manage feelings of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout the week can improve your mood and alleviate tension caused by stress. Exercise can also help prevent feelings of depression and anxiety during difficult times in your life by not letting stress build up until it becomes …Read More