Stress

I often hear parents describe their life as being on House Arrest. This may appear harsh initially, but completely understandable when parenting children with attachment issues and special ... Read More

Since many people spend more waking hours at their workplace than at home, the dynamics of the work environment can certainly impact their mental health. High-stress work environments increase ... Read More

Here are some quick tips to keep the excitement bubbling this holiday season: The holidays may be a hectic and busy time for many of us here in the Western world. Although many people ... Read More

With increases in cheerfulness paralleled by increases in stress, there’s no way to definitively call the holidays (or any other season) the “most wonderful” of all—at least, not ... Read More

Anxiety is something that we all experience to some degree. Even the most cool, calm and collected individual can get a case of the nerves before a big presentation at work or a sensitive ... Read More

Loneliness has been described as an emotion that is characterized by a feeling of emptiness and solitude. Common words people use to describe loneliness include: lost, afraid, numb, pain, ... Read More

Conventional wisdom says that when a person loses their employment, their well-being, sense of self, and psychological resilience take a hit, and continue to go downhill the longer they’re ... Read More

Holidaze is not a misspelling. It is indicative of what the holidays can feel like—a holy daze! As we run around buying gifts and preparing food and celebrations, it is easy to go ... Read More

Many people are so unhappy that they find a therapist or counselor to work through their struggles. Plenty more people are content enough with their lives. But some are truly happy. Where ... Read More

Will your relationship with your partner, husband or wife just “endure” through the holidays or will it thrive?   I know. You’re thinking, “Are you serious? With all I have ... Read More

It’s the time of year when I see and hear a lot of tips for handling the holidays, because it’s the time of year when food-and-drink-laden events abound, and we’re often spending ... Read More

Every year there is a great deal of talk in the media about holiday depression and how to cope with it. They talk about many important factors—financial fears, over-eating, over-drinking, ... Read More