by Bryan Bushman, Ph.D. | Jan 9, 2026 | News Letter
Goals can be important; however, sometimes we need to slow down and consider the foundation of any goal. Otherwise, we may pursue a course of action (i.e., goal) to only belatedly figure out that we may have been – as an old saying goes – “climbing a ladder that was...
by Bryan Bushman, Ph.D. | Dec 10, 2025 | News Letter
I am watching my 4-year-old daughter sleep during one of her recent naps. Suddenly, an unbidden thought comes to my mind: she may die of cancer someday. My daughter is not sick, but I used to work with such kids, and my mind is flooded with images of what losing her...
by Lynette Ballard, LCSW | Nov 12, 2025 | News Letter
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests – stress and depression. And it’s no wonder....
by Bryan Bushman, Ph.D. | Oct 8, 2025 | News Letter
In last month’s newsletter, we discussed how we can tell ourselves either contamination stories or growth stories about our past. Contamination stories suggest things are fixed. We label ourselves as being “losers”, “broken” or...
by Design | Sep 17, 2025 | News Letter
Without a doubt, the past influences the present, but how do we prevent it from defining us? Yes; the past influences our perceptions and reactions, but it doesn’t have to be our destiny. It doesn’t have to define...
by Bryan Bushman, Ph.D. | Aug 1, 2025 | News Letter
In the previous newsletter, we discussed how trauma cannot be defined objectively: it is an eye-of-the-beholder experience. We also discussed the major symptoms of PTSD, such as re-experiencing (symptom #1), hyperarousal (symptom #2), avoidance (symptom #3), and...
