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Ways to Teach Your Child Kindness
As a parent, one of the best things you can do for your child and the world at large is to teach them kindness. The way your kids treat the people around them is one of the most foundational skills…
Read MoreWhat is a Hoarding Disorder?
Hoarding Disorders A hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty with discarding or parting ways with possessions because of a perceived need to save them regardless of their actual value. With this, it can lead to them feeling distressed at the…
Read MoreHow Exercise Affects Your Brain
You may be the kind to exercise daily, or you may be working on getting on a plan that works for you. Exercise is an integral part of life. It keeps your muscles and bones strong. Did you know exercise…
Read MoreMusic: Its Effects on Your Mood & Brain
We all love music, and its versatility means there’s something for everyone. Regardless of the genre, music makes us feel good. It’s there for us during difficult times like death or break-ups, and it’s there for us in extraordinary times,…
Read MoreColor Psychology: The Effects of Color
Color psychology is the study of the effects that colors have on human behaviors and emotions. There have been many experiments with color since its discovery in 1666 by Sir Issac Newton. How does color affect your mood? Let’s take…
Read MoreWhat is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with traumatic and repeated TBI’s or Traumatic Brain Injuries. These TBI’s include concussions or repeated blows to the head. There is no current cure for CTE, and the diagnosis…
Read MoreWhat is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
What is OCD? OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a common and chronic disorder that can be long-lasting. A person has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts they obsess over or behaviors that he or she feels an urge to repeat over and…
Read MoreWhat is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a relatively common mental health disorder in the United States. We all experience anxiety, and for most, it’s a quick experience that some may or may not notice. However, it can be debilitating for others who encounter it…
Read MoreWhat is Impulse Control Disorder?
Everyone acts on impulse sometimes. We buy something without thinking, or act irrationally towards someone or a situation. However, individuals with Impulse Control Disorder can not control their behavior and motivations. It is a psychological condition in which an individual…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Therapist
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision. What should you look for in a therapist? How do you decide who is right? Are you comfortable? These are all fundamental questions you should ask yourself and research before committing to…
Read MoreUltimatums in Relationships
An ultimatum is an “or else” option given to you by your partner that is followed by some type of consequence. Some people believe that ultimatums in relationships are a good thing, however, they are detrimental to your relationship and…
Read MoreTeen Anger: Tips for Parents
When teens are experiencing anger, it’s more than likely due to the inability to express their feelings properly. There are many things that contribute to young people expressing anger, but it has been found that most experiencing these behaviors are…
Read MoreHow to Start New Habits and Stop Old Ones
Habits are behavior that has become reflexive over time and often are a triggered response. It’s been found that habits start with psychological behavior called a “habit loop” which takes place in three parts. The first part is the trigger…
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