“Radical acceptance rests on letting go of the illusion of control and a willingness to notice and accept things as they are, right now, without judging.” ~ Marsha Linehan March is Women’s History Month. In honor of celebrating women, it is important to highlight their achievements, and contributions to society. One such woman in the... Continue Reading →
In honor of Women’s History Month, I would like to share about someone who greatly contributed to the psychology field. Cloe Madanes is a woman who helped develop the strategic intervention field and a well-known contemporary psychotherapist. She is an Argentina native, born in Buenos Aires in 1945. There, she studied psychology and became... Continue Reading →
“In hatred as in love, we grow like the thing we brood upon. What we loathe, we graft into our very soul.” ~Mary Ainsworth March is Women’s History Month. In honor of celebrating women, it is important to highlight their achievements, and contributions to society. The world of academia has been heavily influenced by... Continue Reading →
Life can be tough. Dealing with the trials and tribulations of life within my own bubble can sometimes in itself be enough. When I turn on the television that bubble becomes bigger and the pressure inside greater. Not only do I have my own stuff to carry, but now I feel a deeper pain for... 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 →
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. The proof of the upcoming holiday began popping up just after New Year’s. Any store you go to has Valentine’s Day themed everything. It’s as if Cupid shot his arrow of love at the entire retail community! While February 14th is a time to celebrate relationships, it can... Continue Reading →
Often times we go about life in the same routine. Day in and day out, life can be predictable. From when it’s time to wake up and arrive at work, to when it’s time to make the weekly yoga class, life is a structured schedule. Have you ever experienced an unexpected glitch in your well-made... Continue Reading →
This year has finally come to an end and the new year is right around the corner! It is usually the time where we begin to reflect on how 2017 was like for us and to create our resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. Most of the time, some people choose resolutions and goals... Continue Reading →
Expectations are a set of beliefs that a situation will have a specific outcome in the future. Another example of this is the conviction that a person will react in a certain manner. Lastly, we can have expectations of ourselves, having faith that one might defy all odds in tricky situations. How often do the... Continue Reading →
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