🎧 Listen to this article A mindfulness journal is an effective tool for identifying thought and behavioral patterns by recording your thoughts and feelings. The practice is low-budget, accessible, and freeing. Why keep a mindfulness journal? A mindfulness journal allows you to pause, take a step back, and reassess where you are and your frame […]
🎧 Listen to this article Tapping therapy, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a process of regulating emotions and reducing stress by tapping on nine acupressure points. These points help lower stress by reducing cortisol levels and relieving anxiety. Studies have shown that tapping therapy is effective for chronic stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, […]
Perimenopause is the stage before menopause when the body begins the process. Hormones fluctuate wildly and then slowly start to decrease. Perimenopause can last months or years, depending on the woman. Unfortunately, these changes can bring about physical and mental distress in many women. Body image issues can creep up even in women who never had […]
You may have heard of how birth order can influence a child’s personality and behavior. For example, the firstborn child may be more responsible, dependable, and organized compared to their siblings. The youngest child is more coddled, less disciplined, and takes risks. Middle children have a reputation for feeling left out and becoming sensitive to […]
Feeling sad after a breakup is a normal reaction. You invested time, money, and emotions into a relationship that did not work out. Perhaps the breakup came as a surprise or had been a long time coming. What’s important now is not to give in to depression after a breakup. Depression After Breakup: How to […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a mental disorder marked by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. OCD interferes with daily life and relationships if left untreated. This article will help you learn more about the types of OCD and signs to recognize when to seek help for yourself or a loved one. Types […]
The symptoms of depression in men take many forms, which may not be the same as the symptoms in women. You may not be aware that you are depressed but feel that something is “off.” As many as six million suffer in the US with depression each year. Often, their symptoms go unnoticed, or they […]
Choosing Christian premarital counseling has helped many couples get clear on their relationship, work through obstacles, and learn lifelong skills. The benefits of Christian premarital counseling are vast. You might think that you know your soon-to-be spouse. You’re in love with this person, so what is left to learn? Unfortunately, we cannot go merely on […]
Probably the most well-known of the different types of eating disorders is anorexia nervosa. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) statistics, “anorexia has the highest case mortality rate and the second highest crude mortality rate of any mental illness.” The good news is that anorexia is treatable, and you […]
Many people never reach their sixties, seventies, eighties, and beyond. Others develop chronic or terminal illnesses. Some people are born with disabilities or become disabled due to an accident. In all of these cases, a caregiver is often needed. In families, one person typically fills this role, usually, a woman, who balances career and family […]