Spirituality

Spirituality and religious affiliation have been shown to have many positive psychological benefits. For young people, having a deep sense of faith can act as a buffer against internalizing ... Read More

A strong sense of spirituality has been shown to provide many positive outcomes. People who are very spiritual may have a more positive outlook on life, less anxiety and depression, and ... Read More

There has been an abundance of research on the relationship between parental religiosity and the psychological adjustment of children. Studies have examined how parents’ religions shape ... Read More

Yes, therapists get stuck. I am sorry to burst anyone’s bubbles about therapists being perfect, knowing everything, always having it together, and not having problems. That is not true. For ... Read More

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

Religiosity is at the center of many family structures. Parents who have strong religious affiliations, faith, and religious beliefs are more likely to demonstrate these beliefs and behaviors ... Read More

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with abstinence and recovery. It is a worldwide program that strives to help individuals struggling with alcohol dependency achieve lives that are ... Read More

Imagine yourself housed in a box. Although you did not choose this box (it is a gift to you from others), the environment of this box has become so familiar and deeply personal that it ... Read More

According to a recent study conducted by Peter Sedlmeier of the Department of Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, meditation does provide positive health benefits. ... Read More

Saturday April 28th was my 11th Ocha Birthday. That is to say it was the anniversary of my initiation as a Yoruba/Lucumi Priest  of Obatala (April 28, 2001). To me, it’s as important ... Read More

While vacationing in Rincon, a beautiful beach town in Puerto Rico, I fell into a seven-foot hole. There were no streetlights in the tiny village and I was out in the dark night… The ... Read More

A dear friend was telling me the other day about a bumper sticker that had symbols of some of the world’s religions and writing that said “coexist.” What a shame that as we approach ... Read More