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What Causes Oppositional Defiance and Challenging Behaviors?

by Syndicated | April 13, 2017 | Around The Web, Parenting | 0 Comments

Third in a series originating from my original post on oppositional defiance. What are the underlying causes of persistent oppositional defiance? Examining these behaviors through the lens of neuroscience provides a better understanding of what they mean and how we…

Borderline Personality Disorder: 8 Classic Signs You Should Know

by Syndicated | October 6, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

How to tell if someone has a borderline personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder is thought to affect between 1% and 6% of the population. It is more common in women than men. The most telling sign of borderline personality disorder…

This Natural Juice Helps Keep Your Brain Young

by Syndicated | April 28, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

Older brains can perform like younger ones with this supplement. A beetroot juice supplement can make older brains perform like younger ones, new research shows. The supplement was given to older adults just before they worked out. Professor Jack Rejeski,…

How Your Smartphone Can Make You Smarter

by Syndicated | July 10, 2017 | Around The Web | 0 Comments

Researchers tested how the mere presence of a smartphone affected cognitive capacity. The mere presence of your smartphone makes you more dumb, even when it is on silent, new research finds. It doesn’t even matter if it is turned off!…

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Overview for Couples

by Mitchell Olson, MA | Jan 8, 2020 | Education, Relationships, Theories

EFT Summary Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is one of the most researched methods In the field of psychotherapy it is a proven treatment for couples and families. Not only does it qualify as evidence-based treatment, but it is also an effective treatment that has...

Gaslighting – Are You Being Manipulated By Someone You Care About?

by Mitchell Olson, MA | Oct 30, 2019 | Education, Mental Health, Relationships

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse in which the abuser repeatedly manipulates the situation to alert the victim to his memory and perception. Gaslighting is a potential form of abuse. This has caused the victim to question his instincts throughout his life...

Video: Depression and Anxiety Symptoms: Can You Have One Without the Other?

by Mitchell Olson, MA | Oct 27, 2019 | Education, Mental Health, Video

What's the link between Depression and Anxiety? Depression and anxiety can occur at the same time. In fact, it is estimated that 45% of people with anxiety disorders meet the criteria for a depressive disorder and vice-versa for primary depressive disorders. Some...

Honest People use These Forbidden Words more Frequently

by Mitchell Olson, MA | Aug 1, 2019 | Education, Mental Health

These words are suddenly related to a broader and even convincing vocabulary. Those who swear often get more honest and new psychological results. This may be because people talk honestly and swear without changing their thoughts and feelings. Dr. David… read more

DBT-Radical Acceptance

by Mitchell Olson, MA | Oct 9, 2017 | DBT Skills, Education, Mental Health

Radical Acceptance (When you cannot keep painful events and emotions from coming your way.) What Is Radical Acceptance? 1. Radical means all the way, complete and total. 2. It is accepting in your mind, your heart, and your body. 3. It’s when you stop fighting...