Take time to examine the current relationships you have that are positive, encouraging and healthy vs. relationships that have negative associations. Think of the image of Superman and Kryptonite as a metaphor. Who or what experiences strengthen or weaken you?
A Gallup poll last year found that 73% percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 checked their devices a few times an hour – including 22% every few minutes. 59% of respondents ages 30 to 49 said they looked at
The brief YouTube video (with link below) highlights the origins of the “War on Drugs” and subsequent findings with advanced research and deeper examination into the flaws in the original study. The new conclusions are not only a revelation, they
Looking for solutions for life problems at times can be daunting. We all have our own set of blinders, unconscious “maps“ of the world that operate outside of our awareness. Uncovering or discovering what these very automatic reactions are operating
This week, I present to the Bay Area Mental Health Providers Net, a networking group of psychotherapists in the Clear Lake and Galveston area. The topic is how to manage chronic pain. I address the current reliance on narcotics to ‘treat’
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a set of competencies that enhance your ability to be aware of, control and relate positively to others in your personal life or workplace. Among other skills, people with high emotional intelligence are adept at using
Last year, Gayle I presented a talk to TLAP, the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program for the Texas Bar Association in Austin. The topic: Happiness and Marriage. Happiness is quite a challenge in life in general, let alone if you are
Who would have thought a common ingredient in most remedies today would involve doing nothing? Well… not exactly nothing… Just sitting and observing.That is clearly becoming the case as meditation gains more credibility in the medical field. This is largely
The fear of flying is a persistent problem that I’ve encountered throughout my work. Common fears and worries I have heard over the years: “My heart started pounding, my palms started sweating and I had the overwhelming feeling of being trapped.” “The toughest part
Surely we all know that stress wears on us. It can create tension in the body, lower energy levels, harm relationships with others, and makes us more unsatisfied with life in general. But did you know that long periods of
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.
