The relationship between mood and food is complex and interactive, and has been extensively studied and examined for decades. Your mood can influence what and when you eat, however the converse is also true – what and when you eat … Read more
17th century poet John Donne is credited with the phrase “no man is an island.” Even the most self-reliant of us is affected by family, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, even pets. In our modern age, this phrase rings more true as … Read more
We can go through life with gratitude or with bitterness, with joy or with anxiety, with hope or with despair. The way we feel inside won’t change our external circumstances, but it can alter our perception of them and how … Read more
There is an unfortunate saying in our culture that is often used to punish or discipline children: “Shame on you!” Rather than shame ON you, it would be more accurately worded shame IN you. Shame is a shadow, a hint … Read more
As the popular song says, “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.”
It is interesting that the composer chose the words “learning to love yourself.” Does this not come naturally? Not necessarily. The influences that can … Read more
Did you know that the origin of the word “psyche” is “soul”? Our work as psychotherapists involves the whole person – the physical body, the mind, and the “higher self”, the spirit or soul. When we connect more deeply with … Read more
We’re often told to “accept what is.” Surrendering to the idea that “this present moment” just IS can lead to increased serenity. You may have no control over circumstances you encounter but you can choose how to respond to them. … Read more
An important coping skill: time for yourself. It is important to set aside time every day to relax. Take a private mini-vacation from everything going on around you. How? One powerful method of unplugging from the world and plugging into … Read more
Adding humor to a stressful situation can lighten the mood. A former client related to me a story about an argument with her husband. When tempers flared, their dog raced into the bedroom where they were arguing, snatched my client’s … Read more