Whether you recognize the term or not, at some point you have dealt with a cognitive distortion. These are thoughts that feel like the truth, but they describe an emotional reality rather than an objective one. For those struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, often chronic and significant cognitive distortions play a big role in […]

Nurture children who are bright, confident, and better able to navigate the intricacies of life. As parents, we want the very best for our kids. We work hard to raise strong individuals who will go on to lead happy lives and have good moral standing. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves questioning our parenting choices, crossing […]

When we are in a vulnerable place, triggered, overextended, overwhelmed, stressed, hormonal, whatever, we function from a less than resourceful state and therefore can very easily fall prey to negative thinking, victimization, sabotaging, undermining, deprecating, blaming, abuse, neglect and rejection of self and others. When in this state we cannot see the good, the beautiful, […]

Regardless of the status of your relationship, or if you are not currently involved, there is no reason to not have a love life… Take a moment to think about the relationships in your life, including the one with your Self… How do you do Love? How do you show others you care? How do […]

What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations. But in some cases, it becomes excessive and can cause sufferers to dread everyday situations. This type of steady, all-over anxiety is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Other anxiety-related disorders include panic attacks—severe episodes of anxiety which happen in response to specific triggers—and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is marked […]

The holidays gives us the sacred opportunity for family, friends and togetherness, but for many people the holidays can be challenging time filled with sadness and isolation. Whether it’s Feelings of Loneliness, Family Struggles, Issues with Anxiety and Depression, or the Memory of a Loved One Lost, you are not alone. Many of us today […]