Articles about Psychology, Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
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
The next time your dog is busy sniffing you, it may not be just about food. Perhaps your pet is measuring your anxiety levels and offering itself as comfort. As author Dean Koontz once suggested, “Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost … Read more
What did we learn from the pandemic? Many of us are quick to answer with something like “wash your hands” — but what did we learn about our mental health? One study done by the Journal of Epidemiology, published in 2022, said those who lived alone during COVID experienced severe psychological distress, or SPD. And … Read more