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Introduction to Learned Hopefulness
What if I told you there was an easier way to get more of what you want in your life—and less of what you don’t? Would you be interested? What if all the motivational power that comes from having real hope was immediately available? ...
Hypothyroidism Horror Remembered
Sometimes I look back at my life, shake my head in wonder and mutter under my breath, “How did I manage to do all of that?” It certainly wasn’t energy....
Recognizing the Narcissist: the Pity Party Ploy
Those high in narcissistic traits often exhibit a self-absorption and grandiosity that’s pretty easy to see, unless, of course, you’ve temporarily been blinded by his or her charms....
The Early Years: What Will Children Remember?
Consider your first memories and at what age they appear. Some remember very little about Kindergarten. Others will have a few memories from age four, and even fewer adults have...
Today I Love Deconstruction
Today I love deconstruction and the way it makes space available for new things. I love that flooring is coming up and walls are being cut into and changes, oh the changes,...
Overcoming Agoraphobia
Anxiety and agoraphobia are two of the most searched for terms related to mental health in the UK. On average the two terms are searched for 122,000 times a month...
Podcast: Panicked Over Finances? Why Money Influences our Mental Health
The rent is due tomorrow; but then you’ll be left with only $10 for the week’s groceries. What do you do? Many people panic over money (or the lack...
What We Do with All the Choices We Never Had Before
Inspired by the cover story in the Atlantic about the decline of nuclear families, and the questions the magazine asked me in the interview about their cover story,...
“You’re Faking It!” What Happens When the Family Scapegoat Is Injured or Sick
In this week’s post I explore the potentially deadly nature of what I term Family Scapegoat Abuse (FSA) via sharing stories of adults identifying as family scapegoats who became injured or ill and had their injury or illness minimized or denied by
Does Toxic Masculinity Really Exist?
Toxic masculinity, as a social phenomenon, makes sense. Let me explain. When ideologies about gender-based rules by which people live by – the practices themselves crystallize into anticipated stereotypes. But,...
Proactive Outreach May Aid Recovery from Opioid Addiction
Knocking on the doors of individuals who recently overdosed on opioids can be an effective way to engage more people who have opioid use disorder with therapy, a new pilot...
In Lab, An Antidepressant Shown to Harm Baby Neurons
Fetuses exposed to the common antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil and Seroxat) may experience harmful effects to the brain, according to a new lab study at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public...
Want to Live Longer? Go to College
A new study has found that education is the best predictor for a longer life. Researchers note that life expectancy in the United States has been in decline for the...
Mindfulness Training for Military, Firefighters Can Boost Resiliency, Attention
New research reveals that firefighters and military personnel who participated in mindfulness training programs tailored to their professions experienced improved attention and resilience. These improvements can better equip these professionals...
