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9 Self-Care Strategies to Reduce Stress October 29, 2014 . 11 Comments
Stress is a normal part of our lives that can motivate us to accomplish projects that we might not otherwise pursue. Reacting to stress in a healthy way can give us the jump-start that ... Read More
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5 Facts about Stress (and 17 Ways to Deal with It) September 23, 2014 . 20 Comments
Americans are famous for being a hard-working bunch, taking the fewest paid vacation days off. I, for one, spent the summer studying advanced yoga therapy techniques on weekends, and working ... Read More
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The Trauma of Workplace Stress: How Therapy Can Help September 5, 2014 . 17 Comments
Most of us experience work stress, but can too many responsibilities, unrealistic expectations, and personality conflicts at work lead to an experience of trauma victimization over time? In ... Read More
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Why Do Teens Cut Themselves? August 7, 2014 . 40 Comments
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please click here for information about seeking help. Cutting is a popular way for teens to self-injure without the intent ... Read More
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9 Affirmations to Repeat Every Day July 25, 2014 . 12 Comments
What if we told you that with a single simple phrase, you could turn a bad day into a great one and turn pessimism into an instantly brightened attitude? You could write “I am beautiful” ... Read More
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Ever Wondered Why You Bite the Insides of Your Cheeks? June 30, 2014 . 358 Comments
Twisted lips, contorted mouth; you know the look of someone who is biting the inside of their cheeks when they are stressed. Why do people do that? Most of us understand it as a bad habit ... Read More
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Paws for Thought: Tails of a Therapy Cat May 3, 2014 . 6 Comments
Meow! I am a cat therapist. No, I don’t have the fancy degree and years of experience like my human does—but like other pets in animal-assisted therapy settings, I collaborate with ... Read More
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Three Levels of Fear and What They Mean for Your Happiness April 25, 2014 . 10 Comments
Do you live in fear and anxiety? Do you think they protect you? They may—to a degree. The startle reflex is protective; if we happen to step in front of a moving car, we immediately jump ... Read More
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How ‘Power Posing’ Can Change Your Body and Mind April 2, 2014 . 9 Comments
There’s a good reason why more than 16 million people have viewed Harvard professor Amy J. Cuddy’s TED Talk: “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” In it, Dr. Cuddy describes ... Read More
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Zen and the Art of Stress Relief March 19, 2014 . 15 Comments
“That’s so Zen,” people say, meaning peaceful, accepting, and soothing. But what is Zen, exactly? You might picture a room filled with fluffy pillows decorated in blues and grays, ... Read More
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Study Confirms: Sharing Shared Feelings Reduces Stress February 4, 2014 . 5 Comments
So, if you’re stressed about something in life—whether it’s an upcoming presentation or performance, or a trip to an unfamiliar territory, or a big party you’re responsible ... Read More
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What If My Husband and Child Both Have High-Functioning Autism? January 29, 2014 . 35 Comments
It is not uncommon for a man with high-functioning autism/Asperger’s to have a child who also has it, because there are genetic components to this brain structure variance that manifests ... Read More