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Starting Over

Starting Over

I am a true believer in the power of daily practice. It is through my daily practice that I have been able to implement change. In psychotherapy, I can glimpse my potential and identify my obstacles, creating goals for myself. But it is in daily

Benefits of Physical Activity on Mental Health

Benefits of Physical Activity on Mental Health

In an era where anxiety, stress and depression have become common companions for many, the significance of physical activity in improving and maintaining mental health cannot be overstated. Physical activity is not just about building a strong body; it plays an essential role in nurturing

Parenting a Child with ADHD

Parenting a Child with ADHD

Parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present unique challenges. It can be quite demanding to deal with behavioral problems such as defiance, missing deadlines, forgetting to do chores; social problems such as difficulty reading social cues or fitting in with peers;

The positive impact of negative emotions

The positive impact of negative emotions

Though it may seem counter-intuitive, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that negative emotions can actually have positive impacts on our health and well-being. For instance, a 1993 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that setting specific, achievable

Resilience: A skill we master with experience

Resilience: A skill we master with experience

Resilience is just another psychological concept that often casually comes up in conversations with colleagues, friends, and family and very often in therapy. What is not often mentioned is that resilience is a dynamic skill that is constantly changing and mastered with experiences. So, what

Does Smiling Make Us Happy?

Does Smiling Make Us Happy?

Smiling improves health by boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure, and reducing stress induced hormones, similar to the effects of getting good sleep and exercising. Wearing a smile can uplift our mood, lead us to be more optimistic, and make us appear more approachable

Imagination as medicine

Imagination as medicine

I invite you to notice your imagination as you read this blog. Before you engage in musing about this amazing topic, can you first notice your imagination? What comes up for you? Do you easily engage in imagination? Or are you more drawn to what’s