Defining who we are can be difficult. From a young age, we have been defined by labels—i.e., gender, occupation, relationship status,...

It’s happening again! You are in a meeting providing your insights when you are interrupted by someone who cannot wait for you to finish...

Gratitude is an appreciation for what we have or receive, whether tangible or intangible. When we express gratitude, we acknowledge the...

It's common for us to label unpleasant emotions like anger, regret, sadness, etc., as negative or bad. However, ‘bad’ emotions don't...

Episodic memory is your recollection of events in time and space. In contrast, semantic memory focuses on facts and knowledge like...

Misery loves company and attitudes are contagious. These familiar sayings speak to the potential of how one’s perspective can quickly rub...

Our behaviors are essentially a reflection of our experiences. Here are seven signs of how past childhood trauma can manifest in the...

Selfishness is defined as excessive concern for one’s profit or pleasure. While no one wants to be called selfish, there are times when...

Many of us have been working from home for quite some time. As some of us transition back to working on-site and others continue to work...

Mental rehearsal is the cognitive or imagined practice of a task or behavior without physical training or movement. It is a technique...

The other day, I spoke to a friend who told me she was in a funk and felt “blah.” Given all we have been through the last few years, it...

It is important to realize the following stages of grief do not necessarily happen in this order. We may cycle back and forth between...

What is Codependency? Oxford Dictionary defines codependency as excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one...

The act of inhaling and exhaling is necessary for life and happens without thought, along with many other involuntary functions of the...

As children, we are encouraged to ‘be resilient,’ but what does that mean? Resilience is one’s ability to recover quickly from...

My healing journey from depression has been a thorough education in emotional intelligence. It opened the door to self-discovery and...

As we enter this world, it seems we are given a list of “have-to-dos” by our parents, our community, and the culture in which we are...

This is a dual-authored article featuring the insights of Parisa Ghanbari, MA, and Janine Ilsley, LMSW. Neglect in childhood can have...

Mindfulness is becoming a way of life. As I sip my morning coffee, I see meditation in the headlines of mainstream news stations. Local...

Even the best parents have made their share of mistakes and could have handled situations differently. It's part of being human. And...