by | Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Human minds are prodigious problem-solving machines. When faced with a problem in the external world, a human mind will brainstorm, creating novel ideas and alternative solutions, review the ideas, select the one most likely to solve the problem and implement the...
by | Feb 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
When we are experiencing heightened levels of stress, it is important to take care of ourselves. Often times, we have a support network that will assist us as well. Other times, we become frustrated with our support network for not meeting our needs. This may be our...
by | Jan 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the most memorable songs last year was from the Disney movie Frozen. You may have heard “Let it Go” I think it’s a lesson we should all incorporate. We can simply choose to let go of the past and live a life with decreased anxiety. Especially when we...
by | Jan 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
What is mindfulness? It is simply paying attention to the present, experiencing life moment by moment without getting caught up in the activity of the mind. One research article described mindfulness as “a moment to moment awareness of one’s experience without...
by | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
With the new year right around the corner, it is a common to be asked “What is your New Year’s resolution?” It is also just as common for many resolutions to be left to wayside by February 1st, with the thought “I already failed, why bother?” Try something new this...
by | Nov 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
For a great many people, the falling leaves and cooler temperatures are a sure sign that the holidays are on the way. This time of year can be marked by a great deal of stress and depression for a great many people, no matter holidays you celebrate. ...
by | Nov 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Historically, psychologists and other mental health practitioners have focused on illness and disorders. We have come to learn that it is vitally important to focus on happiness and satisfaction. Increasing happiness and satisfaction can make a substantial difference...
by | Sep 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Usually in our lives, we want to do fun and interesting things and feel motivated to do so. When the time is right and we feel like it, we jump in and engage in all sorts of activities. We usually choose those activities that we have enjoyed in the past or those...
by | Sep 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
For clients who seek out counseling, the range of emotional issues relating to stress is often wide. Clients enter into therapy to deal with any combination of depression, anger, anxiety, fear, guilt, confusion, frustration, and hurt. However, the one...
by | Aug 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
The human brain operates with a negativity bias. The brain gives negative experiences more attention and processing then it gives positive experiences. We learn more and faster from pain than from pleasure. People work harder to avoid a loss than to attain an...
