Thought for the day: “May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, And the breeze blow new strength in to your being, And all

If you have ever wondered about the cycle of stress, this diagram will help you. When stress hits, some automatic thoughts kick in that are usually negative or even catastrophic. These thoughts affect your mood in a negative way. The

What can be gained from marital/relationship counseling? What if you are not able to foster a culture of praise in you relationship? Counseling can help. Check out some of the possibilities.Couples can learn how to:1) Foster respect, affection and closeness.

In March, I will be headed to Washington D.C. to present at the Psychotherapy Networkers Conference with a friend and colleague, Marina London. Below is a brief description of the workshop. It will be an all day program. Workshop #:

So, you have thought for some time about learning how to meditate. Meditation is a mental discipline. There are many forms of meditation. Meditation is a self healing process, any form of stress is a sign of our negative thinking

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” (Viktor Frankl)Why does developing greater resilience matter? We are all under increasing amounts

Here are some things to think about. Take a look at these factors to determine if you tend to be an optimist of pessimist.Elements of Pessimism Promotes depression Feels bad Is self-fulfilling Don’t face challenges Reduces activity Decreases persistence in

With 2010 quickly approaching, it is time to consider ideas to make your life better. In fact, obtain greater happiness. Here is my initial list:1. Learn to say “No”2. Deal with conflict3. Ask for help4. Express appreciation5. Exercise6. Eat enough

Being straight with the kids is very important when you are in the process of a divorce or separation. In a brief article from Mental Health CEs, there are five considerations for parents.#1 Tell Them What’s Happening#2 Reassure Them with

Have you ever wondered what questions to ask to determine if someone is having a problem with alcohol? These 4 questions are a good starting place to assess next steps to take for help. CAGE takes the first letter of