The Neurology of How Slower Breathing Calms You Down

The Neurology of How Slower Breathing Calms You Down

We all have heard the advice to take some deep breaths to calm ourselves down. This sage advice now has neuroscience research to back it up and explain the how. Lydia Denworth, author of Brain Waves, wrote an article on Psychology Today about it. Read more here. Take...
Managing stressful conversations when you disagree politically.

Managing stressful conversations when you disagree politically.

Casual conversations can turn tense very quickly. It is often hard to manage the intensity of our feelings when discussing sensitive topics, like politics, religion, parenting, and other topics we care about. This is especially true when talking with family, friends,...
Sleep – How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep – How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of a balanced and healthy life, but is often considered a luxury or after-thought, until you are stuck in a cycle of poor sleep! Then it becomes clear how important it is to everything else that is important to us. Everyone has an...
How Stress Affects Your Health

How Stress Affects Your Health

Stress is something that we all experience, and sometimes it is even a good thing. But too much, or for too long becomes a problem. The APA gives some details about this here. Stress: We’ve all felt it. Sometimes stress can be a positive force, motivating you to...
Is Online Counseling right for me?

Is Online Counseling right for me?

Oline counseling (teletherapy) is a form of psychological service provided using a secure Internet connection. It has the same purpose, as psychotherapy or psychological treatment sessions that are conducted face-to-face. It involves arranging an appointment time with...