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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.
...continue reading "The Neurology of How Slower Breathing Calms You Down"
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, or coworkers who see things very differently than we do. How to keep the peace without sacrificing our beliefs? Here are some key points to keep in mind, as outlined by the APA.
...continue reading "Managing stressful conversations when you disagree politically."
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 occassional night of poor sleep, but if you struggle more than 2 nights a week, consider some of the ideas in this article by APA.
...continue reading "Sleep – How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep"
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.
...continue reading "How Stress Affects Your Health"Online 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 the client at their computer or smartphone, and the therapist connecting from their computer via the Internet.
Clients wishing to receive online counseling services must have a computer or smartphone with Internet access and webcam capability.
Some possible advantages of online counseling include:
Convenient - You can reduce your travel time to and from appointments when you do not have to include time to drive to a physical doctor's office.
Comfortable - You can receive services in the comfort of your own home, or other location of your choosing, as long as you have privacy.
Private - If you desire an even greater level of privacy, teletherapy means you do not have to worry about seeing other people you may know in a waiting room or parking lot.
Cost effective - less time off from work to accommodate travel time.
Specialty care - You can access care from specialist that you otherwise may not have in your geographical area.
Less disruptive - Do you have trouble leaving the house? Trouble arranging care for young children or elderly family members in your care? You do not have to miss out on services you desire. Schedule at a time that is convenient for you while remaining close to those in your care.
Teletherapy is a great option that provides same high-quality care as face to face sessions. However, it may not be right for you if:
- You do not have internet connection and smart phone or web cam capability.
- You are in a life-threatening crisis and need to be seen immediately.
- Due to the inherent differences in conversing online verses in person, you just prefer in-person face to face interactions.
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*** The tips offered in this article are for general information and should not be considered medical or psychological advice. For more personalized recommendations appropriate to your individual situation, please contact us or obtain professional guidance.
We used to think that willpower was something that you either had, or didn't have. Now we know there are things we can all do to increase our willpower and sense of discipline. This is beneficial in all learning environments, at school and work. The APA has written the following article:
...continue reading "Harnessing Willpower to Meet Educational Goals"
Both students and parents feel the strain of back to school. Here are some good suggestions from the APA:
...continue reading "Dealing with Back to School Blues?"
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back after a difficulty. As a parent, this is a big part of helping our children cope with day-to-day life hassles, both big and small. The American Psychological Association (APA) has many great resources. As we all are adjusting to the Return To School stress, these are some good things to keep in mind.
...continue reading "Resiliency Guide for Parents & Teachers"
