Mental Health Topics

Delegation is one of the most important skills for a business owner to master. Done well, delegation will help get you out of the day-to-day minutia and allow you to focus your attention on broader company issues. In addition, good delegation can increase the morale, confidence, and productivity of your…

Carl Rogers, the founder of humanistic psychotherapy (non-directive therapy) talks about the power of listening to feelings, and reflecting them back to clients, in therapy (and in relationships in general). Dr. Rogers states, We give too little importance and consideration to an element which is extremely important… It is one…

Chiropractic Care is Nothing to Fear Are you anxious about visiting the chiropractor for the first time? You’re not alone. It’s completely normal to fear the unfamiliar. But going to chiropractor can be a very positive and therapeutic experience that can improve your overall health. It doesn’t have to be…

Communication, Hard Work and Connection I woke up this morning with an interesting thought about marriage and family relationships. So many people I know have healthy, loving relationships for years and years, but then something happens and suddenly their relationships take a nosedive. It is almost as if there is…

On average, White Americans are two times more likely to go to counseling than their African American counterparts. This disparity isn’t only because African Americans believe mental health services are expensive or costly, either. There is a stigma associated with going to therapy in the black community. People view you…

We rely on first impressions for more than we realize. It’s not just job interviews and blind dates that we should worry about – first impressions rule every potential relationship ahead of us. That said, we are not slaves to first impressions. We just need to better understand the numerous ways in which the mind forms an impression so that we can react accordingly.

Everyone deserves a little relaxation time built into their day. There is, however, a difference between relaxing and being flat out lazy. So what’s the solution to cure this chronic laziness that seems to have hit each of us at some point? Here are a few suggestions to get your friends (and you) off the couch:

Texting is changing communication as we know it, either for good or ill. But the effect it is having on our minds and compulsive behavior has implications that most of us probably don’t want to hear.

What makes a person excited? How is it that excitement is one of the most effective tools against stress, anxiety and public speaking? Here is our full guide to the science and psychology behind one of our mind’s most powerful resources — enthusiasm — and how you can actually utilize it.

Do you and your loved ones need to keep in touch? We don’t like to be touched. You’ve probably heard the term “personal space” and “bubble” being thrown around by friends and strangers. At the same time, we’re all obsessed with the energy of touch, even if we don’t realize…

Getting ready for your first counseling session? Here is our interview with Mike Reffner, the Director of Clinics at Thriveworks. He addresses plenty of things you definitely need to know before meeting your counselor and getting started with counseling.

What is the well-hidden truth about forgiveness that is preventing you from finding it? It should come as no surprise that forgiveness can be one of the most elusive behaviors we exhibit as human beings. You can probably relate when I say that there are times when we know we…