by | Jul 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by | Jul 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by | Jul 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Many people are now acquainted with the term PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) as the reaction veterans can experience after returning from combat. PTSD and related conditions are certainly part of the experience of war. Determining and implementing appropriate...
by | Jul 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
“No Man is an Island”-John DonneFor many people battling with stress, the fight can often feel like a very lonely struggle. The anxiety and depression that result from struggles at work and in our personal life cause us to feel isolated from others...
by | Jun 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by | Jun 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by | Jun 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the most common causes of stress living in a social world is the disagreements that we can have with others throughout the day. Whether it is with a spouse, a coworker, a family member, or a child, disagreements are a natural part of communicating our...
by | May 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
The internet is an extremely useful tool that has reshaped our lives. We can gather a variety of information at lightening speed, establish new relationships and reestablish old social contacts, make purchases ranging from minor to significant, watch movies, peruse...
by | May 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Insomnia affects as much as 40% of the population in a year, as many as a third of adults suffer sleep disorders at some time in their lives and 10-20% of the adult population suffers from chronic sleep disturbance. Sleep disruption can result from environmental...
