By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. on https://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-paul-phd/loving-connection_b_2559654.html# Some of the basic needs of childhood are love and emotional connection. When we receive these, we learn to feel worthy and lovable. Many of us grow up without these needs being adequately met. This lack of connection can have far-reaching physical and psychological consequences for us. (For extensive research on these consequences, see Why...[ read more ]
By Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC ~ 3 min read The real devastation and triumph of Hurricane Irma lies in the personal stories of loss and survival. While the extent of the catastrophic property damage in the State of Florida is just now coming to light, the people of Florida have rallied around each other in simple acts of kindness. Since this...[ read more ]
By John D. Moore, PhD ~ 4 min read [caption id="attachment_1936" align="aligncenter" width="525"] 10 Things Men Do That Make Their Depression Worse[/caption] Men and Depression As a man, I can tell you that talking about the topic of depression with other guys makes you about as popular as a porcupine in a balloon factory. But here’s the thing – nearly 10% of...[ read more ]
By Judith Belmont, MS, LPC ~ 2 min read One of the cornerstones of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is to help individuals identify their negative and irrational ways of thinking. Cognitive Errors, also known as Cognitive Distortions, are unhealthy thinking habits that lead to most common mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. The concept of Cognitive Distortions...[ read more ]
By Maria Bogdanos ~ 2 min read [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="374"] How to Create Emotional Boundaries[/caption] Those who have experienced physical abuse are often advised by therapists to create physical boundaries with the abuser. In some extreme cases, that might warrant a restraining order. The same method should be employed when toxic emotional abuse arises between two people. It could very well be that a...[ read more ]
Article By GoodTherapy.org Staff on www.goodtherapy.org [caption id="attachment_5191" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Good Mood Foods to Help Fight Depression, Stress, and More[/caption] Stress, depression, and anxiety are complex experiences caused by a variety of factors, including lifestyle, brain chemistry, a history of trauma, and health. Research increasingly points to the role nutrition plays in sound emotional health. While eating a bowl of soy beans and loading up...[ read more ]
By Linda & Charlie Bloom ~ 3 min read 100 Practices For Great Relationships How to grow a great one. Linda: When my husband Charlie and I did our study Secrets of Great Marriages: Real Truths from Real Couples about Lasting Love, these are the practices that they told us had held them in good sted to grow their exemplary...[ read more ]
By Therese J. Borchard Associate Editor ~ 3 min read A substantial amount of research points to the benefits of faith to mitigate symptoms of depression. In one study, for example, researchers at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, found that belief in God was associated with better treatment outcomes. They followed 159 individuals over the course of a year to examine...[ read more ]
By Lauren Walters ~ 1 min read Introduction Do you suffer from Major Depressive Disorder? Are you looking for ways to overcome depression? Try looking on your phone for ways to overcome Major Depressive Disorder. This article will explore apps for Major Depressive Disorder. Health Through Breath The first app that individuals with Major Depressive Disorder can benefit from is...[ read more ]
By LaRae LaBouff ~ 1 min read [caption id="attachment_1904" align="alignleft" width="330"] Anger Predicts More Time Before Depression[/caption] Anger is a natural feeling. People have varying degrees of temperament, but everyone feels some sort of anger from mildly annoyed to enraged. However, there comes a point where frequent anger becomes a problem. Anger often leads to ruminating about perceived wrongs, which...[ read more ]
