Worry

Attachment issues affect many areas of adults’ lives. People who have insecure attachment may be worried that they will be abandoned, hurt, or betrayed by those close to them. Individuals ... Read More

Receiving a diagnosis of a serious medical problem can be shocking, even traumatic. People who find out they have cancer, tumors, or other potentially life-threatening issues may develop ... Read More

A client recently came to my office, confused about his relationship. His concern was that his current girlfriend is constantly getting upset. Their couples counselor suggested that the ... Read More

There is an abundance of research examining the psychological effects of breast cancer diagnoses and treatment on women. There is less research on how the treatment of this potentially ... Read More

The climate of an institution refers to how it is perceived, morally, legalistically, socially, and organizationally, by its members. In schools, the climate is directly influenced by student ... Read More

Fear can be a strong motivator. People who are afraid of living in poverty may be motivated to pursue any career option in order to avoid financial destitution. In a similar way, individuals ... Read More

Psychologists are exposed to many stressors that could cause them to have a negative outlook on their careers. Dealing with long hours, extensive paperwork, and insurance companies can ... Read More

Stressful life events can cause emotional strain that spills over into many areas of an individual’s life. For married couples, the stress of financial obligations, family problems, ... Read More

Individuals who are able to accurately predict the affective states of others may be better able to regulate their emotional reactions than those with less accurate perception abilities. ... Read More

One of the ways in which people base their emotional responses to others is by assessing the facial expressions of those around them. If a person is confronted with an angry facial expression, ... Read More

“Why are you out of bed?” “I’m scared.” “What are you afraid of?” “There’s a monster under my bed!” “There are no monsters. Go back to bed.” “Nooooooo, I’m scared.” Sound ... Read More

Rumination is a core component of depression. The act of focusing on negative feelings borne of a negative event rather than shifting attention away from the feelings or engaging adaptive ... Read More