The Forgotten Childhood: Why Early Memories Fade
During his childhood, there was the time he fell “headfirst on a marble floor” and got a concussion. He recalls the day someone stole the family car (“my dad had…
Are Teens Taking On Adult Stress Habits?
Teen Stress Habits: Teen stress are experiencing stress in a way that is similar to adults. This is according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association (APA). In fact,…
Depression: Helping Friends
Depression: Helping Friends: Do's & Don'ts: Depression affects1 in 5 people at some point in their lives. Chances are you know someone who is currently living with the illness. Or you…
Neuroplasticity | How Meditation Changes the Brain
Neuroplasticity: How Meditation Changes the Brain Do you struggle, like me, with monkey-mind? Is your brain also a little unsettled and restless. How about whimsical, inconstant, confused, indecisive, or uncontrollable? That’s…
Symptoms of Depression Mitigated with Mindfulness
Mindfulness, or paying full attention to the present moment, can be very helpful in improving the cognitive symptoms of depression. These debilitating feelings can include distorted thinking, difficulty concentrating and…
Child Meditation Miracle
The Child Meditation Miracle Can a 3 year old really reach a Zen like state or is it just a good way to shut him up? Gwenne Watkins on the…
Subtle Signs of Broken Boundaries
When someone has broken a physical boundary, it’s usually easy to tell. These boundaries relate to your body, physical space and privacy. For instance, someone might cross your physical boundary…
Signs of Psychological Abuse
Psychological abuse is elusive. Unlike physical abuse, the people doing it and receiving it may not even know it’s happening. It can be more harmful than physical abuse because it…
Reasons Your Teen Won’t Talk to You
So that title might sound harsh. You’re thinking, “Oh, so now it’s MY fault that my teenager doesn’t talk to me? When I try so hard?” Let me say, I’m…
A Mindful Holiday
A Mindful Holiday By: Alicia Diorio, LCSW The holiday season is quickly approaching, and although it is typically a time of joy, cheerfulness and optimistic expectations for the upcoming year.…