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Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. When we practice mindfulness, our awareness is placed on what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or

Growing up in an emotionally neglectful household can take its toll and leave a legacy that is carried into adulthood. As a child, when no one sufficiently notices what you are feeling or what you need, you receive covert messages that are never stated outright, but will

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

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

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

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

The term ‘uric acid’ is almost always mentioned in reference to gout—an inflammatory type of arthritis that result from excessive uric acid in the blood. With that said, it may come as a surprise that it has recently been link to an entirely different type of disease:

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has long been the last stop for individuals when all other treatment seems to fail. ECT has also long had the reputation and perception of being a barbaric treatment. Although anesthesia now makes the procedure itself painless for patients, it still involves the act

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered method for guiding individuals through ambivalence and toward change. It facilitates change by helping clients generate the self-efficacy and preparation needed for positive change. MI is a conversational approach that relies on reflective listening and evoking in order to guide clients

There are many couples that are taking the courageous undertaking of working on their relationship. There are also numerous individuals who are unhappy in their relationships but do not know where or how to start working on them. Individuals might place the problem in their partner or