Your brain can do amazing things depending on how you focus your thoughts and attention. The more you engage yourself into a state of calm and confidence, the better you will feel. Imagination is a key component in generating new
On a recent trip to a Farmer’s Market in Asheville, NC, I I saw this bottle of “Pain Relieving Liniment.” I began to think about how often many of us are looking for the magic elixir to cure us from
Complaining comes at a cost. When we complain, our brains release stress hormones that harm neural connections in areas used for problem solving and other cognitive functions. (click on the blue section to review the article). So, actually, complaining is harmful to our
Recently, a team from the Pain Recovery Program (PRP) at Memorial Hermann Hospital appeared on the Deborah Duncan morning show to discuss a new treatment implemented in the program–VR or Virtual Reality to help with pain management. A great deal
Let’s find out if it is safe to fly. This may be hard to believe, but each day in the world, according to Travel and Media, there are approximately 102,465 flights per day. Take a look at the graphic of
These Four Agreements are meant to be taken as guidelines to live by for a life of integrity to do your best, no matter what happens. If you can learn to stop the negative self-talk, quit being self-critical and hard
In my coaching and psychotherapy practice, I frequently see employees that are demoralized by their working environment. Particularly, by their manager or supervisor. Typically, the feelings of lack of worth, value, recognition and validation are the most common complaints. So,
On Tuesday June 9th, I will be conducting a presentation on problems of pain & addiction in the workplace at the Houston Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals monthly meeting. The problem of prescription painkillers has grown to become the most
Nothing much good happens when you are emotionally flooded during a relationship conflict. Flooding consists of stress hormones surging through you, which makes it very difficult to resolve conflict rationally. As adrenalin and cortisol floods the nervous system, you will feel the
Just the thought of climbing Mount Everest is a daunting notion that takes planning, preparation, physical conditioning, financial resources and amazing fortitude at the very least. In your life, what are the challenges you are contemplating in your life? What
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.
