Articles about Psychology, Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
When it comes to defining bullying, there is no real playbook, according to Ashlin Blum, owner of Empowered Family Therapy, clinical social worker and board-certified behavior analyst who explained that “Research points to bullying as a learned behavior that starts at home. It can also be school and environment-specific. For example, in one neighborhood, bullying … Read more
It is often said that history repeats itself. This can be seen in how certain events seem to play out over and over throughout time. The rise and fall of civilizations. The creation of new technology and innovations. The causes of conflicts. The repetition can go deeper, though, down to a personal level. People who … Read more
Showing kindness to a family member, friend or coworker may come easily. We might agree to chair a fundraising event or help a friend organize their household belongings for a yard sale; or we may find ourselves driving to the airport at midnight to pick up a friend before a busy day of work. For … Read more
There was a time when you could read a morning newspaper and catch the news at 11 and feel caught up on the essential issues of the day. Now, we face an onslaught of information from every direction, from practically every room in our house, at all times of the day and night. Unfortunately, after … Read more
Why is it that some people regain their footing easily when encountering one of life’s inevitable stumbling blocks, while others struggle when facing a challenging experience? Although there are many factors that play a role in successfully navigating through adversity, a key trait is resilience. According to the American Psychological Association, resilience involves having mental, … Read more
Once the ornaments are boxed up and the holiday tablecloths are put away, there might be a feeling of relief that the chaos of November and December are behind us – even a chance to look forward to spring just around the corner. For some people, however, the winter months, coupled with feelings of sadness … Read more