In order to combat racism, we must focus on solutions. Implicit bias training is something that can help people unlearn their prejudices.
No Longer Running on Empty: Five Ways of Recharging Your Battery
These days a lot of people feel like they’re running on empty. They report feeling tired, sad, depressed and unmotivated. However, there are things you can do to counteract these feelings. The five ways of recharging your battery can help you feel full of life again.
Playing Doctor: Kids and Sexuality
Although our society doesn’t like to admit it, children are sexual beings too. Many people remember playing doctor, something kids do to explore their sexuality out of a sense of fun and play.
To Hit or Not to Hit: Why Spanking Children Isn’t a Good Disciplinary Strategy
Despite being used by parents for decades, research has shown that spanking children is not a good disciplinary strategy. Not only does it have negative outcomes for children but it is not even very effective.
Moving Forward in Relationships: An Update
In a previous column, I discussed why communication and setting a boundary is crucial for the process of moving forward in relationships. However, it is important to know the distinction between an ultimatum and a boundary.
Moving Forward in Relationships
Figuring out how to meet the needs of both partners can be tricky, especially when something as serious as marriage is involved. That is why communication and setting a boundary is crucial for the process of moving forward in relationships.
Learning Empathy: Some Concrete Suggestions
The importance of empathy cannot be overstated yet it seems to be a skill that many people are lacking. If more of us concentrated on teaching empathy skills, we might soon see the benefits.
When No is the Answer: Examining Therapeutic Non-Compliance
Getting patients to follow the treatment plan is a huge problem for healthcare providers. Physician groups have studied drug non-compliance in detail and are coming up with solutions yet we are not doing the same thing for mental health.
Seek Help for Depression and Anxiety
Although mental illness is getting more recognition, many people still do not realize when they are anxious or depressed. Once they do, the most important thing to do is seek help.
Overcoming the Cowardly Lion Within
It is difficult to find the courage to do things we are scared to do. In order to help us overcome our internal Cowardly Lion, here are 7 tips to help us become courageous.