I’ve noticed several celebrity engagements occurring in the news lately. After dating for several weeks, these couples become engaged to be married. There is a possibility that it is a result of copy catting a trend advertised in the media. It can also be the result of impulsivity, or the tendency to act on a... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been at a place in your life where you think, “I don’t know if I can make it”? The journey is long, it has been exhausting, and mental fatigue has set in. Sounds a little like what life in general can become. Maybe it’s a medical condition that is chronic, offering glimmers... Continue Reading →
Children of all ages are constantly learning. Their brains are literally hardwired for it! They are little sponges soaking in anything and everything about their environments. Early childhood and adolescence are critical stages in development for this very reason. Often times messages that children learn during these periods stick with them long into adulthood whether... Continue Reading →
Self-Love If someone asked you to write a list of things that you love, what comes to mind? Most often, among the first to pop up is people. Perhaps you think of your partner or your children and eventually move on to family, friends, pets, and other loved ones. You imagine their faces and... Continue Reading →
How often do you find yourself putting yourself last on your list of things to do? Kids, laundry, carpools, cooking, cleaning, working, it never ends. Do you hear a voice in your head telling you to just run away? Often times, when we put everything before us, nonverbally we tell our environment... Continue Reading →
“We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.” Virginia Satir Virginia Satir, an American therapist, social worker, and author, who helped expand the world of family therapy. Along with Jay Haley, Milton Erickson, and Cloe Madanes, Virginia Satir was one of the many who shaped family therapy within the field of psychology. In... Continue Reading →
Melanie Klein was an Austrian who was well known for play therapy. She was born on March 30, 1882 and died on September 22, 1960. As a professional, her first route was going to be medical school. When she married Arthur Klein, she and her family had to travel frequently due to her husband’s job.... Continue Reading →
“I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.” Anna Freud During the month of March we celebrate and honor women all around the world. Throughout the field of psychology, there are many influential theorists and psychologists who have contributed to this field,... Continue Reading →
National Eating Disorder Awareness week is once again upon us. Beginning February 26th thru March 4th, you may see a heightened level of eating disorder (ED) advertisements throughout several advertisement platforms. In order to try to help someone struggling with ED, it is important to be familiar with the signs of this type of struggle.... Continue Reading →
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