In today’s digital age, online therapy has become a convenient and accessible option for those seeking mental health support. Whether you’re dealing with issues related to perfectionism, procrastination, or trauma, finding the right online therapist is...
While social bonding in the form of a romantic relationship can contribute greatly to our overall well-being, getting dumped by your significant other often causes intense emotional pain. Studies show this pain goes beyond feeling things like sadness, emptiness,...
Although there is not a huge amount of research on the somatic effects of a cold shower a day, there is some research indicating it increases endorphins, energy, and immune function. I can say from personal experience that it increases my arousal and alertness beyond...
Therapy can get bogged down when preoccupation occurs with small details and the bigger picture gets lost. My clients have often thanked me the most for providing and explaining how to use big concepts developed by major psychological theorists. The biggest Kahuna of...
Some clients go through life blissfully unaware they are not using their precious time in ways that are wise, wholesome or fruitful until struck by a mid-life crisis such as a heart attack, a near-fatal car crash or a sudden episode of depression. Other clients are...
A dynamic that is fairly common which causes unnecessary friction and distress in couples is where one partner becomes highly defensive and verbally counter-attacks the other simply because the other has expressed a preference, suggestion or request. When questioned...
Going inside is central to activities with the potential to increase presence, awareness, and emotional health, such as meditation and psychotherapy. Buddha spent many thousands of hours meditating to explore the inner workings of his own mind, find the causes of...
Parents and teachers socialize children by using praise to recognize and reward instances where the child’s behavior is considered good, right or socially acceptable. When the child’s behavior is judged bad, wrong or socially inappropriate they will...
Carl Rogers used unconditional positive regard (UPR) as a pillar of his psychotherapeutic approach. Rogers defined UPR as caring for the client as a separate person entitled to have his own feeling and experiences. For Rogers UPR was a way of non-judgmentally...
Clients with chronic generalized anxiety have frequent episodes of fight/flight in which they experience nervousness; increased heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration, and muscle tension; dizziness; suppression of T cells with reduction of the immune response to...
