Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can occur in the workplace, leading to serious mental health issues. Learn about the signs, effects, and resources available to help individuals overcome gaslighting in the workplace. Gaslighting in the workplace is…
Couples: How to Regulate Yourself During Difficult Conversations
Sharing your life with someone means having open and honest conversations, even when those conversations are a bit difficult. But thats easier said than done. During hard conversations, its common for many people to become triggered by something their partner…
How Counseling Can Help With Big Life Changes
They say there are only two things in life you can count on death and taxes. I would add a third changes. Every person goes through changes in life. And some of those changes can be significant. Whether you are…
How Fitness Impacts Your Mental Health
When most people commit to a fitness routine, they do so to improve their physical health. Perhaps they need to lose weight or find a natural way to lower their blood pressure or blood glucose. And while exercise definitely impacts…
Beginner’s Guide to Focusing on Mental Health
These days, many people focus on their physical health. But few give much attention, if any, to their mental health. What does mental health refer to Mental health describes a persons overall psychological health and well-being. It has much to…
How the Nervous System Affects Your Health
Your nervous system runs and powers every organ and every other system, from your brain to your digestion, breathing and beyond. But what many people dont consider is that the natural aging process, toxins and diseases can damage your nervous…
Types of Anxiety Disorders
At some point in our lives, most of us will experience anxiety. It’s actually a natural reaction to many stressors such as starting a new job, taking final exams, and becoming a new parent. Now for many people, the anxiety will subside once the stressor goes away. But...
Why isn’t talk therapy helping?
“Psychologists usually try to help people use insight and understanding to manage their behavior. However, neuroscience research shows that very few psychological problems are the result of defects in understanding; most originate in pressures from deeper regions in...
The Three Types of Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. And a little bit of stress can actually be a good thing. For instance, when we lift weights, we are stressing our muscles, helping them to become bigger and stronger. Similarly, little bits of mental stress can help us become more...
What Happy People Do Differently
Do a search right now on Amazon books on the topic of “Happiness” and you will be returned page after page of titles, all claiming to have the secret to finding it. Why our obsession with happiness? Maybe the better questions is, why does happiness seem to elude so...