Monthly Newsletter

To err is human,” we’re told, but we sometimes aren’t told how to move on after we’ve messed up – other than to feel lousy about it. Acts of commission or omission can haunt us and/or hold us back emotionally. First, if you struggle with this issue, it’s important for...

The ability to delay gratification (or the ability to wisely wait) is a skill worth developing. Psychological research suggests self- control is correlated with a person’s long-term success and happiness to a greater extent than other significant factors, like high...

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...

Unlike their peers, scientific research suggests persons with a history of depression and/or trauma tend to interpret the negative events of their lives according to 3 “P” words:•Permanent: The negative thing (or something like it) will keep happening in the...