Naturally, we want the people in our lives to engage in healthy and fulfilling romantic relationships. Unfortunately, this is not always how relationships work. As an outsider looking at another’s relationship, we may begin to pick up on destructive relational dynamics or signs of abuse. What do we do? For most people, our first instinct... Continue Reading →
Body dysmorphic disorder is a disorder that is in the same family as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, for those that suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, there is a preoccupation with perceived physical flaws. The key word here is, “perceived”. In many cases, these perceived flaws are barely recognized or observed by others. Unfortunately, these perceived... Continue Reading →
Self-compassion is a fairly new phenomenon that I just recently learned about in one of my classes. After hearing about this concept that psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff coined, I decided to do some research to see what it is, how it works and benefits the person, and how it differs from self-esteem. Self-compassion, as Dr.... Continue Reading →
If you are reading this, you may have recently quit smoking, or are contemplating quitting smoking. In a separate blog, I outline the benefits of quitting smoking according to the timeline of the natural healing process of your body. I encourage you to read that blog as well, however, you may be wondering, “How do... Continue Reading →
Anger is a natural and common emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, when anger becomes uncontrollable or starts to negatively impact our relationships and well-being, it becomes crucial to develop effective anger management strategies. In this blog, we will explore the importance of anger management and provide practical examples to... Continue Reading →
Anger is a natural and common emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. However, when anger becomes uncontrollable or starts to negatively impact our relationships and well-being, it becomes crucial to develop effective anger management strategies. In this blog, we will explore the importance of anger management and provide practical examples to... Continue Reading →
Grief, as stated in a previous blog post, is experienced in various ways and lasts for an undetermined amount of time. How vague. It is a highly individualized experience. This sentiment can be confusing for those who are going through the grieving process. You may be thinking, “Give me some kind of timeline for when... Continue Reading →
Grief can be defined as the emotional suffering that occurs naturally in response to loss. Emotions that are associated with grief include sadness, anger, shock, guilt, disbelief, shame, and regret, amongst others. The experience of grief may also cause physical symptoms such as difficulty eating, trouble sleeping, nightmares, and inability to think clearly. Unfortunately, the... Continue Reading →
This past holiday season, I had a very powerful experience. I was reminded how much of what we choose to focus on can influence our perspective. Now, this is something I know not only in theory, but internally. Over years of time and various encounters, I have come to understand that what I choose to... Continue Reading →
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