If your are frustrated or debilitated by test anxiety, you might feel helpless to overcome it, but that is just not true. By making use of proven relaxation techniques, you can develop tools to increase relaxation, focus, concentration, confidence and
This is Melissa Cook, Licensed Professional Counselor, friend and colleague signing her newly published book, The Power of Validation. Karyn Hall, Ph.D. is the coauthor. The book provides an overview of how to raise an emotionally stable, confident and self-reliant children.
In USA Today, Paul Wilkes has a column about how to be honest with yourself in the New Year. Here are some of his ideas. Most of us are creatures of habit. One objective is to find and reinforce those
One of my favorite sayings is, “Love is action, love is a verb, not a noun.” This means loving others, loving yourself, loving your work, family and interests. If you view love as a passive or a noun, not much
It is that time again for wrapping up work and presents. Taking stock of your life goals, achievements, accomplishment and feelings of gratitude or happiness usually happen around the holidays and new year. Be sure to make time for important
What is the difference between love as a noun or verb? Essentially, the words “I love you” without support, action and visible or tangible evidence is empty love. Understanding the love language of your partner helps make sure you are
Janice Lloyd posted an article in USA Today that the “use of antidepressant drugs has soared nearly 400% since 1988, making the medication the most frequently used by people ages 18-44. This report comes from the Centers for Disease Control
It may be time for you to consider if you are paying attention to your internal guidance system, meaning your feelings, to determine if you are on the right track with your life goals, relationships and purpose. It is too
To quote from a spokesperson from the British Hearth Foundation on BBC News: “Women who are optimistic have a lower risk of heart disease and death, an American study shows.” The research on nearly 100,000 women, published in the journal
This podcast is designed to help you relax. Just sit back in a chair or lie down, close your eyes and follow along. This exercise is called, Progressive Muscle Relaxation. The concept is to relax all of your muscles from
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.
