How to stop avoiding your emotions.
When was the last time you felt anxious – and how did you respond? Often when we’re confronted with vulnerability, we try to avoid our…
When was the last time you felt anxious – and how did you respond? Often when we’re confronted with vulnerability, we try to avoid our…
Are you suffering from chronic stress? Many of us are—whether we’re stressed out by our jobs, complicated relationships, caregiving responsibilities, or the general state of…
According to Gary Chapman’s theory of love languages, different people need different things to feel loved. For some, it’s spending quality time with their loved…
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately? You may want to consider incorporating yoga into your routine. Yoga is a practice of the mind and body, and it brings about health and happiness benefits…
Ever get that warm, glowing feeling when you do something nice for someone? Giving gifts and spreading cheer during the holiday season feels good. There’s…
PTSD stands for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. It can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. Such events include a natural disaster, a violent attack, a major accident, or
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” These famous words
Counseling and psychotherapy are often called ‘talking therapies’. Narratives and dialogue process trauma and memories. Language
In today’s busy, unrestful world, it can be easy to focus on the negative rather than paying attention to
Are you always a little on edge? Do you worry too much? Are you scared of the future, or the
It’s supposed to be a wonderful gift: that moment when you open the door on your birthday and everybody shouts: ‘Surprise!’
Staying calm under pressure is the secret of successful people. It is also a skill that can be learned and
It can be very difficult to live with someone who suffers from PTSD. Your loved one may suddenly
Do you scream at your toddler? Sometimes? Maybe just once? Do you have shouting matches with your
If you are concerned that your spouse might be in danger of abusing alcohol, watch out for these 7 warning signs
The first diagnosis of a chronic illness usually comes as a deep shock. Your life has changed
Can’t sleep? Anxiety symptoms can interfere with healthy sleep. Let’s look at what might be wrecking your ability to rest
It can be very painful to watch a loved one in the grip of depression. It is also very painful to
Heightened levels of anxiety interfere with the natural balance of the human stress and relaxation response. They disturb our endocrine
You may think you have it under control. You tell yourself that you could stop using anytime you want.