1. Choose wisely. Know yourself and the real reasons why you choose one partner over another. We may think we select a spouse because of the way they look (or look at us), talk, or act, but in reality we often respond to underlying relationship patterns from our past. Get to know yourself so that…
Counseling and psychotherapy are extremely effective at treating depression and other mood disorders. Most clients leave a therapy session in a much improved mood and mind set, experiencing long term improvement of their condition after a longer and more intense treatment period. If you are suffering from depression, you should definitely try it for the…
Too many tasks to accomplish? Deadlines creeping up on you? Competition driving you crazy? Struggling with relationship issues? Behind with your bills? Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. It becomes hard to concentrate, to stay calm, to manage your everyday life. Stress reduction techniques like exercise, taking short breaks, talking to a friend, listening to music…
Relationship counseling for one? Is that a typo?Relationship counseling is traditionally counseling for two – two partners in a couple. But all relationships start with one person, you. And if you’ve had a bad relationship, or perhaps a whole series of bad relationships, the one element you can change for the better is also you….
Life in Silicon Valley can be fast and even frenzied. High pressure jobs and high expectations of yourself can drive you to work faster and harder to achieve your goals. And while some of this pressure can spur creativity and make you enjoy a wild ride, too much of it wreaks havoc with your stress…
If you live a fast-paced life, there is a very fine line between positive stress and negative stress. Positive stress from working toward inspiring, achievable goals and entering into a state of ‘flow,’ can provide intense life enjoyment and produce many health benefits. Negative stress can cause you to feel overwhelmed, anxious, restless, and depleted…
Depression affects 25% of Americans during their lifetime.Therefore, it is worth watching out for symptoms. While you may be familiar with some of the emotional signs, depression can also be the cause of many physical problems you might not automatically associate with the condition.If you notice quite a few of these symptoms, your best course…
Mindful awareness isn’t a religion, a system of beliefs, or even a philosophy. It’s a system of techniques that can be used for various purposes, including stress reduction and elimination of worry and anxiety. Mindful awareness is also useful in helping us develop heightened concentration and clearer thought. There’s no magic involved—sadly—but you don’t have…
Our society is often characterized as a selfish, “me first” driven culture. There’s certainly evidence to support this claim. However, there are also paradoxically many pieces of data that are contradictory to such a supposition. In the First World, Americans donate more to charity per capita than any other nation. The USA provides emergency support…
No matter what we do, there’s no real way to avoid conflict in our lives. “Conflict” doesn’t have to mean a bloody emotional, weeping and screaming argument with someone, nor does it mean an unpleasant, confrontational interaction that’s destined to provoke negativity. Conflict can be nothing more than the two events vying for the same…