When someone in your life makes the brave decision of being emotionally vulnerable with you, you can either choose to join them or choose to keep them at a distance. This RSA short film features Brené Brown, one of the foremost researchers on shame and emotional vulnerability. Ms. Brown describes ...
Read MoreMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), developed by Dr. Zindel V. Segal, Dr. Mark G. Williams, and Dr. John D. Teasdale, has been found to decrease recurrent episodes of depression. Based upon multiple clinical trials, MBCT reduces relapse in individuals ...
Read MoreMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) may be just as effective at treating individuals with recurrent depression as antidepressant medication, according to a recent study in the Lancet Journal. The possible impact for treatment recommendations was discussed in the article, Mindfulness holds promise for treating Depression, in the March 2015 Monitor on Psychology.
As illustrated in the Monitor article, "one characteristic of depression is a habit of thinking negatively about ...
Read MorePositive phrases, such as “If you can dream it, you can do it,” can be detrimental to children and decrease their ability to meet their long-term goals. According to a recent article on MindShift, a website co-founded by NPR which covers current research on education and learning, "while inspiring words might provide a moment of motivation, it turns out they can have an adverse effect on achieving those goals."
Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, of New York University, reports ...
Read MoreOur daily actions, routines, and habits create the breadth of our lives. Making a significant change in our lives starts by making a behavioral change in ourselves. To start we must first identify our goal. Do you want to learn to speak Spanish? Would you like to improve your relationship with your spouse? Or would you like to improve your ability to manage conflicts with your mother? Although the goals may vary significantly, they can be met once you identify your goal, develop operational targets, develop a habit of self-monitoring, and commitment to change.
Once you have defined your primary goal you need ...
Read MoreSome worries are helpful. Thinking about anxiety provoking experience or situations can lead an individual to make decisions, to planning ahead, and to engage in effective problem solving. Helpful worries tend to be goal-oriented, solution focused, and often start with “How”. For example, “How can I help my daughter do better in school?”, “How can I get that promotion?”, or “How can I feel closer to my mom?”.
Harmful worries are those ...
Read MoreExercise has long been known to improve physical functioning, longevity, and general well being. Many studies over the past 10 years have also found evidence that consistent exercise, most frequently cardiovascular exercise, positively impacts your ability to regulate your emotions and improves cognitive functioning.
A recent article in Time Magazine provided ...
Read MoreHolly A. Hart, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience delivering evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families.
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