Counseling News

Are some people genetically prone to anger? Can anger run in families?

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 22, 2019 | Anger Management, Counseling News

Some of us are more prone to anger than others—but the reason behind our angry inclinations isn’t always clear.If you’re struggling to understand why you tend to react with anger, understanding your genetics as well as behaviors you learned as a child might offer some...

Is anger healthy? Anger is a biological response to a perceived injustice

by Bernard Golden | Jan 22, 2019 | Anger Management, Counseling News

Anger stems from self-perceived threats to our physical or even emotional selves—it can result from financial woes or conflict with loved ones.Furthermore, anger is often rooted in other negative emotions like anxiety, shame, and fear, of which we are directly...

When you have an angry child: lead with empathy and follow up with discipline

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 21, 2019 | Anger, Anger Management, Counseling News, Family, Mental Health

Dealing with an angry child can lead to all sorts of frustrations—however, it’s important that parents address these angry outbursts properly.Fortunately there’s a 3D model that works to build a child’s self-esteem, encourage their healthy expression of their...

How can I better manage my anger? Here are 6 tips for expressing your anger more effectively

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 21, 2019 | Anger, Anger Management, Counseling News, Mental Health

Anger is a normal (and even healthy) emotion to experience—however, sometimes we react inappropriately and could learn how to manage our anger more effectively.First, take a few minutes to just breathe; once you’ve done so, readjust your focus and try to understand...

What is sleep paralysis? Here’s everything you need to know about this frightening condition

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 18, 2019 | Counseling News, Sleep Disturbances

Sleep paralysis occurs when your brain is awake, but your body is still in a deeply relaxed state, causing one to feel briefly paralyzed. You typically only experience sleep paralysis for a few seconds or minutes; though it can be scary, this condition isn’t generally...

Researchers say our personality type affects our attitude toward other peoples’ body weight

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 18, 2019 | Counseling News, Sleep Disturbances

New research shows that an individual’s personality type has a direct effect on their attitudes toward other peoples’ body weight. While past studies have shown that there is a correlation between our personality type and our own body weight, they did not assess how...

Why do we have nightmares? Can anything good come from them?

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 17, 2019 | Counseling News, Sleep Disturbances

Nobody’s too fond of nightmares or scary dreams, but the truth is that they do often serve an important purpose. There are different types of dreams, which are largely defined by their purpose and cause; the four main types include metaphorical dreams, warning dreams,...

Is sleepwalking real? The truth about this strange sleep disorder

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 17, 2019 | Counseling News, Sleep Disturbances

Sleepwalking is a peculiar thing—but we’re not completely in the dark when it comes to this phenomenon. As it turns out, we sleepwalk when part of our brain is asleep and another part is awake; therefore, when we sleepwalk, we’re technically only half asleep. So, what...

How long does it take to recover from jet lag?

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 16, 2019 | Counseling News, Sleep Disturbances

When you travel across time zones, it’s normal to experience jet lag, which is caused by a disruption in your internal body clock. There are physical and psychological symptoms of jet lag, which include fatigue, trouble sleeping, dizziness, anxiety, and malaise. The...

Blue light is disturbing your sleep—here’s how you can protect yourself from its harmful effects

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 16, 2019 | Counseling News

Too much blue light exposure—especially before bed—can prove harmful to your sleep cycle, as it will make you feel and stay awake.Blue light is made up of shorter wavelengths, of which have more energy; researchers have found that blue light is more harmful than other...

Should restless legs syndrome be in the DSM?

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 15, 2019 | Counseling News, Disorder, Mental Health Awareness, Sleep Disturbances

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an individual to experience uncomfortable sensations in their legs, of which can typically be alleviated by movement.These sensations usually occur at night, when the individual is sitting or lying down and can have serious...

Distinguishing insomnia from the occasional sleep disruption: What’s the difference?

by Taylor Bennett | Jan 15, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Sleep Disturbances

Sleep plays an important role in our overall health and wellbeing—therefore, any disruption in our sleep cycle can prove harmful. Sleep deprivation results from our failure to fall or stay asleep; typically we can still function okay the next day, but we’ll likely...