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...
by Kara Ferreira High school can be a very busy time in your young student’s life as they prepare for college. A recent article in Psychology Today, points out that parents can provide important guidance on avoiding overscheduling and prioritizing time for play and other beneficial...
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by Jacinta Kreiner Young highschoolers reach the last year and then find themselves packing up and moving to a completely new environment away from their families, many for the very first time. These young adults enter the college scene which, to no surprise, commonly includes rising...
by Jacinta Kreimer Sleep is one of the most important parts of a person’s life. The ability to sleep well is the ability to live well. Without proper rest a person is compromising their body’s ability to rejuvenate and refresh for the next day. While you...
by Jacinta Kreiner Acknowledgement is the key to emotionally focused, healthy parenting. I think everyone can remember a point in their childhood when they heard the infamous “because I told you so” when they posed a question or didn’t want to do something. Maybe we find...
by Dr. Katie daCruz, PhD Self-compassion is becoming a popular topic on psychology podcasts and social media. The simplest way to think about self-compassion is to think of giving ourselves the same kindness and care that we’d give to a good friend. Self-compassion is being talked...
