by | Aug 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
So often we assume that once we get past the rough spot we find ourselves in, that it will be smooth sailing going forward. Unfortunately, so often we find ourselves mistaken. While the mindset of “I just have to get through this” can be helpful in the...
by | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
John Gottman, Ph.D. is widely recognized as the pre-eminent researcher and teacher of marital therapy. His research, conducted over a 40 year period at the University of Washington in Seattle, has led to the most comprehensive and evidence-based theoretical and...
by | Jun 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
So often in life, we define success by the outcome for which we strive. We define success in school by the grades we receive. In sports, we define success as the final winner. We define success in our careers by promotions, raises, or accolades received. We...
by | Jun 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
“I don’t want to have any more bad thoughts”This is a statement to which most people can relate, and it’s the kind of statement many people make in therapy. We work very hard to identify the thoughts that make us feel sad, angry, jealous, frustrated, and afraid,...
by | Jun 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
As we know anxiety can be burdensome and quite draining. The symptoms often leave you feeling overwhelmed and powerless, which has you believing that there is no relief from its control. Well guess what? There is relief and a way to gain control of your life. The...
by | May 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Studies on positive mood show a number of relevant findings:*Men who scored in the top third range of optimism had 50% less heart attacks than men who scored in the bottom third*2 or more traumatic events raised the risk of breast cancer by 62%*Optimism in women...
by | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
It seems that just when our life circumstances start flowing smoothly, something happens to interrupt that flow and causes major stress in our lives. From minor obstacles like car repairs or mild illness to major struggles like the loss of a job, serious illness of a...
by | Apr 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why do we change? It seems like a simple question, but if you really think about it there are a number of complex reasons why people feel the need to change things about themselves. Some people change for better health- physical and mental. Some...
by | Mar 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s Spring! Well, at least the calendar says so. Spring is the season of new life; new beginnings. It’s nature refreshing and renewing itself. Many of us do our annual spring cleaning of our house. We sort out the closets, wash windows and walls, and clean out things...
by | Mar 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most people are familiar with the concept of self-esteem and understand that high self-esteem is associated with success in work and relationships and a lower risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression while low self-esteem is associated with problematic...
