Last week we discussed the nature of shame, shame-based thinking, and how shame is formed. As was previously mentioned, it is not advised to open the wound of shame without knowing what to do with it, how to talk about it, and how to gradually and incrementally
Read more →As the old adage goes, one needs to “let the air get at it.” It is only when shame reaches the light of day that the healing process can begin. Ultimately, many of our feelings are simple reactions to specific events that we perceive as pleasant or
Read more →The gastroenterology section at Baylor College of Medicine witnessed a growing number of patients with mental health needs who were not getting the psychological care they needed. The patients were not always comfortable bringing up psychological issues, and the physicians found it difficult to find psychologists with
Read more →Trauma happens. It happens in everyday life. If not discharged and dealt with properly it can seep into our bodies and minds. Trauma morphs and over time the symptoms of trauma become far removed from the traumatic event, to the point where it may be difficult to
Read more →Everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that is unpleasant or daunting. When procrastination starts to interfere with our quality of life by causing us to feel worried, fearful, lazy, or irresponsible, then it is time to take certain steps. Here are seven steps
Read more →Your diet plays a crucial role in your mental well-being and psychical health, as they are intricately connected. Have you ever thought about everyday spices that could give your brain an internal boost and begin to function at an optimal level? The 10 spices below have been
Read more →Research has showed that the first five minutes of light exercise in nature delivers the greatest mood boost of time spent outside. Thus, this can be a realistic practice for even the busiest person. A research program at University of Essex has titled this phenomenon the ‘Green
Read more →Our country is observing some major changes. When the road of life changes dramatically, this by definition causes stress, a “response of the body to any demand for change” (Selye, 1936). So the big question is: In the face of all the change we are seeing, what
Read more →Confidence is an attractive and valuable quality to succeed in business, relationships, and life. But it is also a subjective and often misunderstood quality. What makes people think and feel what they think and feel about themselves? Authors of a new study report that they have uncovered
Read more →College campuses across the United States have seen an increased demand for mental health counseling centers. Although this does not mean that students are necessarily developing more mental health problems. Instead, it’s more likely that the boom in campus interventions is a result of greater mental health
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