Workplace Issues

According to a new study, embellishing one’s abilities can improve one’s chances of getting hired. “In the employment interview, interviewees are motivated to portray a suitable image ... Read More

Two of the ways to cope with stress are to engage or disengage. “Engagement coping aims to handle the stressor or emotions involved, whereas disengagement coping attempts to escape the ... Read More

Bullying occurs in nearly every social setting. In the workplace, bullying can take many shapes and forms, resulting in psychological trauma to those being bullied. Researchers from Norway ... Read More

Customers who believe they are entitled to more than they deserve can have a negative physical and psychological impact on the employees who serve them, according to a new study. Glenda ... Read More

Contempt, categorized as feelings of disgust and hatred, can cause emotional problems such as low self-esteem, aggression and anxiety. But a new study suggests that contempt in the workplace ... Read More

People with positive dispositions and affect tend to display more self-initiative and higher goal setting than those with low moods. A new study conducted by researchers at the University ... Read More

“The new infidelity is between people who unwittingly form deep, passionate connections before realizing that they’ve crossed the line from platonic friendship into romantic ... Read More

The economy doesn’t seem to be improving much lately. As a matter of fact, millions of people are still unemployed or underemployed, and families throughout the country are struggling ... Read More

One of the cornerstones of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the concept of workability. The aim of ACT is for our clients to create a rich, meaningful, and vibrant life. Workability ... Read More

What are your basic needs? Do any of your basic needs fit into the categories of better health or conquering specific fears? Do health issues or your fears hold you back from living fully ... Read More

For years, experts have cited the negative effects of economic disparity, particularly on those in the lowest income brackets. Now, new research suggests that there is a psychological ... Read More

In my practice I often meet clients experiencing crisis, whether midlife, spiritual or existential, and sometimes it’s a combination of all of these. Laurinda (not her real name) was ... Read More