Anxiety has a cycle that becomes self-reinforcing generating more anxiety, stress, panic and poor performance. The graph at the left illustrates this concept. A test is viewed or felt as a threat, this threat releases stress hormones, reduces concentration, focus
A book published in 2012 by Hazelden with the authors Shumway and Kimball provide some key elements for lasting recovery. I have highlighted some of their main premises about lasting recovery from addiction. Take a few moments to consider addiction
These are some staggering facts about insomnia. Take a moment to review the data. In this blog, we will take a run at creating good sleep hygiene habits to get you to sleep and help keep you asleep. The brain
Ask yourself how people get themselves in a position to drift apart. Emotional bonds begin to slip away subtly over time, which makes detection difficult with busy lives, careers, kids, and a host of obligations. Before this happens, it is
What do you do to make yourself shine? A peacock has a very impressive way of showing itself. Do you show your true self? How are you holding yourself back? What are your intentions for your life, career, marriage, and
In July, I am headed to present at the AAMSE Conference in St. Louis. The title of my talk: “The Psychology of Happiness: What You Need to Know for Life Balance.” Are you an optimist or pessimist? If you are
Lupus is a chronic illness which causes many life changes and physical symptoms. It is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, health tissue. Symptoms such as extreme fatigue, aching joints, inflammation, swelling, skin rashes, hair
Last August, I was delighted to be invited to do a presentation on Videoconferencing at the International Coach Federation Chapter in Houston. Coaching has really taken off for executives, wellness, and life coaching. As a part of my practice, I
The Placebo Effect is well known, but not well understood. The word Placebo comes from the Latin for “I shall please.” Patients given a placebo with have “an actual or perceived improvement” in their medical condition. In essence, “what your
If only there was a magic solution, a magic pill to fix everything…Yesterday, I was delighted to review with a client what she has done to get her life, work and emotions back in balance. To achieve stability, there are
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
