by | Oct 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Resilience is the ability to bounce back when a stressful event occurs. We all have stressful events in our lives and we all have setbacks. The ability to “hang tough” through adversity is very valuable and have many benefits including decreasing the...
by | Sep 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
The stress response begins with our interpretation of events – our appraisals, our perceptions, our thoughts, all of which are different words for the same concept. For instance, if you call a close friend and don’t get a return phone call after two days...
by | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Decrease Anxiety by Living in the Now I find that most often, people feel sadness and increased amounts of anxiety by living in the past—hanging on to events that shaped who they are today. These events were either negative, positive, or both. We...
by | Aug 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
In terms of symptoms, muscle tension headaches are the most common symptom associated with stress. Muscle tension headaches occur when muscles in the back of the neck and on the scalp tighten because of anxiety, inadequate sleep, hunger, poor posture and even some...
by | Apr 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focuses on being in the here and now. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment-by-moment awareness without trying to change the experiences in any way. The attitude to be adopted while practicing...
by | Apr 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Cognitive distortions are errors in the way we process information. We all are prone to these thinking errors some of the time. People who experience higher levels of stress experience more cognitive distortions more of the time. Here are 6 of the most common...
by | Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Studies completed at Ohio State University University at the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research sought to better understand how loneliness affects physical health. Research conducted in the past has shown a clear link between loneliness and a variety of health...
by | Sep 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
A study conducted by Lewis Judd, M.D., chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, found that major depressive disorder (MDD) is best seen as a long-term illness that is prone to recurrences. He studied 367 people who were diagnosed with...
by | Sep 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of life’s most challenging tasks is dealing with the death of a loved one. Whether the loss is a sudden event or one that is anticipated for some time, the feelings of sadness and grief can be overwhelming. There is no one right way to grieve nor is there a...
by | Oct 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you are worried about the body image, weight, and/or eating patterns of someone you care about, this can be a very overwhelming and challenging time. We are glad you found this blog, as researching eating disorders is often one of the first steps in helping someone...
