September 2022

by Kara Ferreira Humans are naturally wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, so it is little wonder that many of us are constantly in search of feeling more “happy”. The issue becomes that happiness is an emotion, and emotions come and go – so if...

by Kara Ferreira As divorce rates amongst younger married couples have declined over the past decade, an uptick in divorces in the 50-70 year age range illustrates the importance of staying connected. As adults live longer, staying in a mediocre marriage for another twenty years becomes untenable....

by Kara Ferreira You might think that “take a deep breath” is just a saying that people use when they want to help you relax. The truth is, there is real science behind it! Taking a deep breath or changing your breathing pattern slows your heart rate...

by Dr. Katie daCruz, PhD Practicing gratitude has been shown to have broad effects, such as reducing feelings of loneliness, experiencing more joy and happiness, increasing life satisfaction, and improving our relationships by expressing more compassion, kindness, and helpfulness. Taking time for gratitude means taking time...