When you’re depressed, you  don’t stop to think about things, let alone the mundane everyday tasks you’ve always done, like eating. You might not realize that vitamins and hormones dictate our emotions, and serotonin plays a huge role in depression. Serotonin is a chemical that your brain produces when it’s feeling genuinely happy and content…. Read more »

A Problem Child will take his or her toll on family, teachers, and anyone who may have authority over the kid.  Mostly, kids in general have trouble expressing their emotions and in some cases, kids may feel like they can’t be honest about feelings or they might be in trouble. Now, add any other stress… Read more »

Okay, so maybe that’s easier said than done. Each of us reacts to anger in our own, unique way. Some people can let the little things go, while others get lost in their emotions, seeing only red, and often acting unreasonable. First, it’s hard, but try to understand what is making you unhappy, so that… Read more »

Making a relationship work is all about communication, love, and respect. First, understand that men and women behave and converse differently, which means they sometimes interpret body language and actions contrary from the true message. Women handle their woes and emotions differently from men, and a lack of proper empathy is often the downfall to… Read more »

A personality test is a way to determine what drives a person, and who they really are. It can reveal aspects about someone’s psyche and genetic code. Many employers, schools, and military services call for a personality test, as the insight will help ensure they select the ideal candidate. Personality tests are also ideal for… Read more »

Your Relationship & Current Technology The convenience of the internet has been around for a while, but it’s still relatively new; for the younger generations using it is second nature- texting is as easy as breathing or thinking. The thing many don’t realize is that technology has sort-of snuck up on us, and it’s affecting… Read more »

Ahh yes, the blame game. It happens in every marriage or relationship. Someone’s missteps are used as an edge in a fight, or even a relationship. “Well, you did this… and remember when you…” These are some of the worst fights — fights where we build a case against one another, prosecuting the one we… Read more »

An interesting article from Katrina Onstad recently appeared in Toronto’s Globe and Mail about “embracing uncertainty.” It’s a growing theory called pegged the “ironic process theory” by Harvard professor of psychology Daniel Wegner. It can be summed up beautifully by journalist Oliver Burkeman in his book called The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand… Read more »

The holiday season is supposed to be one of the least stressful times of the year. You’re surrounded with family and friends, there’s great food to be had, and you receive gifts! What’s wrong with that?! But for a lot of people this time of year isn’t so candy cane red and rosy. There’s deciding… Read more »

Although the number of people who go to therapy or counseling services are increasing every year, there still remains a stigma about the people who attend therapy and what it is all about. Myths still exist about therapy and those who attend, even though mental health awareness is higher than its ever been. Maybe you… Read more »