In 1992 Gary Chapman first published his New York Times #1 bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Chapman, a longtime marriage counselor, proposed that there are five basic ways, he calls emotional love languages, that people both express love and feel they are loved. Your primary love... Continue Reading →
In a fast-paced life, it is easy to overlook what we are grateful for during our day-to-day life. Recent research shows that practicing gratitude has several benefits to our mental and physical health. But what is gratitude? Gratitude allows us to take a moment and appreciate the things, people, or events that bring us joy. ... Continue Reading →
Music has always been known as a way of expressing feelings and thoughts, or to process feelings but could it actually do anything else? The Washington Post, on Instagram, posted on June 12 how singing can be beneficial for your brain. If you kept reading it explained how the act of creating music boosts your... Continue Reading →
Although we can’t control all the factors that play a part in determining our mental health, we do have control over many of our lifestyle choices. Making healthier lifestyle choices can help us improve our psychological wellbeing. Getting enough sleep, for example, has been shown to strengthen emotional processing, improve mood, decrease stress, improve memory,... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re a young adult investigating potential career paths or an experienced professional thinking about a career change, O*NET, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Information Network, offers an abundance of information about hundreds of jobs to help you identify the career path that is right for you. What does an exercise physiologist do?... Continue Reading →
Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t just help us wake up feeling great. A full night’s sleep supports our mental health. Getting enough sleep can strengthen emotional processing, improve mood, decrease stress, improve memory, and increase productivity. Psychologist and sleep disorder specialist, Dr. Michelle Drerup, of the Cleveland Clinic, reports that most healthy adults need... Continue Reading →
The teenage years are a crucial time of change and development. The family dynamic might change as the growing teens seek more autonomy and independence, and the parents try to maintain rules, protection and guidance. This combination creates tension and conflict between teens and parents. Learning how to diffuse conflict and maintain respect and connection... Continue Reading →
When I think about marriage, the first thing that comes to mind is a strong union that is maintained by love, connection, understanding and friendship. I am currently reading the book The Power of Two: Secrets to a Strong and Loving Marriage and I am learning a lot about how we communicate with our significant... Continue Reading →
When living life day-to-day, it is easy to get caught up in responsibilities and the busyness of the world. Sometimes it is necessary to sit still and give yourself a moment of peace. The practice of meditation and mindfulness is often overlooked. People dismiss its effectiveness because they don’t make time for it, they get... Continue Reading →
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