Stress is something that we all feel in our lives. Stress, to a certain extent, is a good thing for us as goal-oriented beings. A certain amount of stress can be a motivating factor for us to get things done and do them well. For instance, if we did not stress at all then we... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Jane…A Story of DID
Recently I have watched a docuseries on Hulu called “Many Sides of Jane” about a woman who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). I was drawn to this docuseries initially because psychology and mental health are very intriguing to me and I’m always wanting to learn more. Learning about a certain disorder from... Continue Reading →
Headline Stress Disorder: What is the news doing to us?
In 2017 PhD Steven Stosny wrote in The Washington Post about the new phenomena that he calls, ‘Headline Stress Disorder’. This came as a revision to his previously noted ‘Election Stress Disorder’ following then 2016 election. Stosny, and since then many others all around the world are have studied the ways in which the current... Continue Reading →
Starting a New Journey
Have you ever thought about how challenging it is to start something new? I don't just mean a new job, new school, relationship, or lifestyle. I mean starting a new journey to add in just one more positive thought to your day, challenging your own perspective one time, or taking on the perspective of someone... Continue Reading →
Martin Luther King Jr.
“Human progress never rolls down on the wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless effort of men and women willing to be coworkers with God, and without the hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the forces of stagnation. We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to... Continue Reading →
Emotional Support Animals
Lots of people call dogs “Man’s Best Friend,” but surely other animals can be great companions as well! Some people prefer cats, rodents, reptiles, birds, or even horses. If you’ve ever had a pet, you know one fact to be true. Animals captivate and comfort us in a way people just can’t sometimes. However, did... Continue Reading →
Resolutions 2020
It’s finally happening. We’re actually going to hit the year 2020 this New Year’s. Sometimes, a big milestone like this one is what it takes to make people want to switch things up in their lives. Whether you decide on a New Year’s resolution every year, or haven’t since 2000, if you haven’t started thinking... Continue Reading →
Gemeinschaftsgefühl: Community Engagement
In the summer of 2013, The Adler School of Professional Psychology, now Adler University, published a magazine for alumni and friends of the school called Gemeinschaftsgefühl. You may be thinking that’s a typo, but it's not. Gemeinschaftsgefühl means “community engagement” or “social interest.” This Adlerian terminology describes how connected and interested one is in the... Continue Reading →
Mindful Cleansing
Throughout the year, it can be easy to fall away from one’s spirituality. On the other hand, sometimes people are so busy during the holiday season that it is hard to stay focused on what the holidays are really about. Sure all the parties, family get-togethers, and visits with friends seem to celebrate the season,... Continue Reading →
