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Fibromyalgia is Linked to Childhood Stress and Unprocessed Negative Emotions October 29, 2010 . 8 Comments
Starting the day with fibromyalgia pain made Vera angry Fibromyalgia made it hard for 46 year old Vera to get her legs out of bed in the morning. As she moved toward the bathroom and began ... Read More
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Preventing Military Suicides, and What Civilians Can Learn From It October 29, 2010 . 1 Comment
Military suicides have been increasing in recent years, which has prompted the U.S. Army to re-assess the effectiveness of its mental health programs in understanding the support soldiers ... Read More
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Unique Struggles for Moms Helping Kids Fight Cancer October 28, 2010 . 11 Comments
When a child is stricken with cancer, fighting the disease very quickly changes life for the whole family. On top of the often-prolonged medical journey, there are numerous emotional and ... Read More
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Recession’s Psychological Fallout Isn’t Limited to the Unemployed October 26, 2010 . 5 Comments
Psychologists and therapists nationwide, especially those who specialize in work-related counseling, report employee stress levels that are higher than any time in the past several decades. ... Read More
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What Is Mindfulness? What Is “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction”? October 25, 2010 . 5 Comments
What is “mindfulness?” “Mindfulness is: paying attention, on purpose, in a particular way, in the present moment, with non-judging awareness.” Jon Kabat-Zinn “Mindfulness is ... Read More
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The LATE Man – Adult Men as “Lost Angry Teens” October 19, 2010 . 19 Comments
Why do so many men sabotage relationships and careers? Current cultural stereotypes of men range from bumbling incompetence to aggressive, macho insensitivity. I’ve worked with men in ... Read More
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Job Satisfaction and the Urge to Label Everything October 19, 2010 . 15 Comments
A new report has come out that sheds further light on the psychology of employment. Previous studies have shown that unemployed people experience more depression, stress, and anxiety than ... Read More
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Childhood Hardships May Trigger Lifelong Susceptibility to Stress October 13, 2010 . 14 Comments
In yet another study that links mental and physical well-being, researchers from Brown University have found that people who experience adversity during childhood are more susceptible to ... Read More
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Life, Stress, and Art Therapy October 6, 2010 . 6 Comments
The news media is filled with negative stories depicting distasteful people placed into powerful positions by election (i.e. politicians), or by talent, into the realms of sports or entertainment. ... Read More
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Feeling Anxious? Turn it DOWN!! September 24, 2010 . 6 Comments
Have you ever gotten an anxious thought stuck in your mind and really wished you just had a mute button for your head? Wouldn’t that be great?! You’re in luck! While I don’t have ... Read More
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Overcoming Career-Related Psychological Strains September 23, 2010 . 5 Comments
Different professions present different physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychological challenges. A new report from a group of researchers in Germany looked specifically at the challenges ... Read More
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Anger and Irritation: Tips for Coping in the Moment September 20, 2010 . 10 Comments
Let’s say you come home from an okay day at work. Ever find yourself irritable with those around you? Maybe you react to things that would make a calmer you think, “This is ... Read More