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Does Exercise Really Make You Feel Better? And How Quickly? October 3, 2012 . 8 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Jutta Mata of the Department of Psychology at Stanford University, even a short burst of physical activity can turn that frown upside down. Exercise ... Read More
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Repressive Coping Linked to Cancer and Other Health Issues October 1, 2012 . 4 Comments
Understanding what leads to physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, asthma, and cancer is imperative for their prevention. There is an abundant amount of research ... Read More
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Does Group Alliance Improve Treatment Outcomes for Eating Issues? September 27, 2012 . 16 Comments
According to a new study, conducted by Giorgio A. Tasca of the Department of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, individuals who feel more connected to other members of their treatment ... Read More
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Coping with the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Cancer Diagnosis September 25, 2012 . 14 Comments
What goes through a person’s mind after hearing those dreaded words: “I am sorry, but you have cancer”? The immense tide of feelings that someone will experience after being diagnosed ... Read More
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Mexican Women’s Perspectives on Self-Help CBT for Binge Eating September 24, 2012 . 12 Comments
Eating issues do not discriminate. They affect women and men of nearly every culture and race. The causes and consequences of eating and food issues may be more apparent in some cultures ... Read More
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Managing Your Emotions Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy September 24, 2012 . 9 Comments
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach used to treat individuals with a wide variety of issues, including relationship conflict, anxiety, ... Read More
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Codependency Workbook Exercise Four: Take Care of Yourself September 19, 2012 . 16 Comments
If you are reading this, you probably have worked on Codependency Workbook Exercise Three. Please remember to pat yourself on the back for that; it is an exercise that few complete. Setting ... Read More
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Why Divorce Hurts September 14, 2012 . 156 Comments
The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific ... Read More
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Achieving the Eight Dimensions of Wellness During National Wellness Week September 12, 2012 . 6 Comments
Superior physical and mental wellness require a daily commitment for a lifetime, but every year certain organizations devote certain weeks or months to the topic of living a healthy lifestyle ... Read More
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How Common is Acute Insomnia? September 10, 2012 . 9 Comments
In modern times, it seems to be nearly impossible to find one person who does not have at least some type of sleep problem. Researchers from Northumbria University in the UK confirmed that ... Read More
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Gendlin’s View of Human Being: Interaction First September 7, 2012 . 9 Comments
My last piece on focusing ended with a definition of felt sensing as a “temporary wave, from the sea of being” (Madison, G.). What is meant by a temporary wave from the sea of being? It ... Read More
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PCOS: The Hidden Enemy to Fertility September 7, 2012 . 14 Comments
In my practice, I see many women who are dealing with mental health issues related to reproduction, including fertility challenges. It is interesting to me that 1 in 10 women struggle with ... Read More
