Self Development

Managing Holiday Loneliness with Self-Compassion

Good cheer, happiness, family and a spirit of giving are a big part of the... >>

Thanksgiving is Good for Your Mental Health

Research shows that expressing gratitude is good for your mental health. It increases happiness and decreases depression. It also enhances empathy and... >>

One Tool We Need After a Tragedy

A few years ago, my husband and I were having a late dinner at a... >>

The Key to a Long and Happy Life

In 1938, Harvard researchers began to study a group of sophomores at the then-all-male school.... >>

Why Therapy is Essential for Treating Addiction

Most people assume the remedy for recovery involves detox and abstinence from the drugs/alcohol. The... >>

Empowering Yourself to Conquer an Addiction

 “Pain in this life is not avoidable, but the pain we create avoiding pain is... >>

Psychological First Aid

Psychological First Aid can help support family and friends through a crisis. The Greek philosopher... >>

When the State of the World Overwhelms You

On Sunday night, I tucked my son into bed, cleaned my house to an atypical... >>

To Heal Trauma, Free Your Most Compassionate Self

The experience of trauma makes a profound mark on a person. It doesn’t matter whether... >>

What We Need to Know About OCD

Imagine having to wash your hands five times in a row just to feel clean... >>