Shame

Whether you are thinking of joining the military, are an advocate against sexual abuse and violence, or simply want to watch a riveting documentary, I encourage you to see The Invisible ... Read More

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

Young women sometimes compare themselves to female ideals displayed in the media. With the oversaturation of thin models and actresses, it is not hard to see why many young women associate ... Read More

The Intuitive Eating Scale (IES) was created as a way to measure what cues influence healthy eating behaviors. IES was originally designed to address eating behaviors in college women and ... Read More

Suicide is still a prevalent and unsettling issue in the military, despite suicide prevention efforts. According to data from the Army, suicides for active duty soldiers more than doubled ... Read More

How many of us are able to look in the mirror and feel 100% satisfied with what we see? Who remembers growing up and hearing the adults around them talk about needing to lose a few pounds ... Read More

Alcohol dependency is increasing across the globe. The physical consequences of problem drinking are well known. And the relational and psychological damage that alcohol addiction causes ... Read More

Shame can produce feelings of inadequacy and a sense of being less than, or being flawed. People who have survived childhood traumas tend to have high levels of shame. Although there has ... Read More

New parents experience an enormous amount of stress. The birth process and transition into parenthood can create a wave of emotions in new parents. However, for parents whose child is born ... Read More

Emotional intelligence (EI) describes a person’s ability to evaluate the emotional responses of others. Individuals with high levels of EI tend to accurately perceive the emotional reactions, ... Read More

Men facing ambivalence about their roles as fathers can feel terrifically alone in their struggles. Their life transitions are far removed from those of their mate, and there are very few ... Read More

Traumatic experiences are difficult to overcome. Individuals who have survived traumas are highly sensitive to the reaction of others when discussing their past experiences. People who ... Read More