Vulnerability of Depression

Mental health problems do not affect three or four out of every five persons but one out of one. ~William MenningerThe recent suicide death of actor, Robin Williams, has had a deep impact on people of all ages and walks of life. His talents have undoubtedly crossed...

Healthy Relationships – A Trip To Bountiful

.  Attachment is a natural part of the developmental process.  As little children we are taught to share with each other and to play fairly with other children.  Some of us master the process, while others struggle with this concept of sharing...

PERMA – The Five Pillars of Happiness

Historically, psychology has been concerned with alleviating distress with the assumption that once distress was alleviated, happiness and greater well-being would ensue. While the logic here is reasonable, for many the alleviation of distress was not enough to...

Managing Stress: Building up your Tool Kit

Stress takes on many forms- finances, family, children, friends, life, etc.  The list can be endless. As such, our coping skills should also take on many forms.  Some skills may work great for one situation, though not as effective in another.  Some...

OCCUPATIONAL STRESS

OCCUPATIONAL STRESS Does this photo reflect how you feel about work?  Do you awake thinking of ways to get out of heading into the job?  Do you feel a sense of dissatisfaction in how you earn a living?A recent report in the New York Times Sunday Review...

Communicating with Your Children and Teens

The American Psychological Association has published some very good articles about addressing emotional health concerns with children and adolescents. I will post them here as they contain useful tips.  The first in the series addresses communication tips when...

The Importance of Balance in Reducing Stress

Today’s world is a busy world in which there is always more to be done.  More that we can do for others- our friends, our family, our children. And for many, there is always more that we can do at work. Higher productivity, more output.  Many feel pressure...