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Lessons Learned from Researching Resilience

Part 1: There is No Resilience Without Struggle The phrase “bouncing back” is regularly used to conceptualize resilience. However, resilience …

Which is easier to believe? Someone’s cancer went into remission after he was given a sugar pill, or a man …

Navigating Personal Challenges During the Holidays For many, the holiday season is a magnificent time of wonder and reflection. For …

The holiday season can be an enjoyable time of togetherness and celebration. Families who have moved away might be able …

I was sitting in my cognitive behavioral therapy class in graduate school when I was introduced to SMART goals by …

With all its ups and downs, experiencing emotion is a normal part of life. After all, our emotions tell us …

The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement and opportunity, along with plenty of stress and fear. …

Are you familiar with exercise counseling and its benefits? In graduate school, I first heard about therapists taking their clients …

Also known as setting realistic expectations for yourself and knowing when to ask for help. Late one summer morning this …

Have you ever had your imagination take you to the worst-case scenario when you feel anxious? Then you can’t stop …

Although adolescents may be at less risk of contracting COVID-19 than other age groups, the global pandemic has disrupted their …

Healing From the Past Do you ever feel like past events or traumas haunt you? Do you wish you could …

Why We Need Stress Management Skills Thoughts from My Sofa: Stress? I guess I have to admit it. I’ve always …

Stressed? You are not alone! Are you feeling less than jolly this holiday season? If so, you are not alone. …

Some of us have long forgotten how stressful it is to be a middle- or high-school student taking exams. However, …