The ability to be kind to yourself and allow yourself to be human is called self-compassion. Everyone makes mistakes, but you may not...

When I recently watched two different movies about dealing with grief, I was struck how many diverse emotions accompany bereavement. It...

Just when it seemed like steps were being made to make the country safer for LGBTQQIA children and adults, the so-called “Parental Rights...

Have you ever had something happen to you at the hands of another person, and not been able to let it go? Even now as you think about it,...

The fear of sleeping is called somniphobia. Being scared to sleep can be caused by a number of things, including sleep disorders like...

Starting a new job is a little like going to school the first day when you’re a kid. Many of the same concerns arise, such as whether...

If you are fearful of going to sleep, you may suffer from somniphobia. Somniphobia is the fear of going to sleep. Sometimes, when people...

Interacting with people who have mental illnesses like Narcissistic or Borderline Personality Disorder can be unpleasant because people...

First off, I think religion and spirituality can be a very healthy, meaningful, supportive part of your life. Obviously, not everyone who...

Having multiple deaths in your family or social circle in a short period of time can be overwhelmingly painful. It seems as the you can’t...

You probably don’t think about yourself until something is not going right. This can be a mental or physical problem, such as suddenly...

Grief is a powerful mixture of emotions and bodily sensations that you go through when you lose someone or something important to you. In...

There are three basic blockages to communication that I see causing pain in peoples’ relationships. These patterns can interfere with...

One of the first things that people complain of when they are stressed is problems going to sleep or staying asleep. Insomnia can range...

There are many reasons that a person could feel anxious about going to work every day. These range from actual threats to your safety and...

Depression is a common complaint that can rob you of motivation to do much of anything. You might feel fatigue, apathy, or a lack of...

The road to recovery from traumatic stress can seem like a very daunting journey. Facing the painful things that happened to you when you...

Even if you do not identify as obese, you may struggle with extra weight. According to the Dr. Kathryn Kolasa, people are considered...

Let’s say you’re treating yourself nicely and you took a vacation from work. Hopefully, you enjoyed yourself and allowed your mind and...

What is complicated grief? People experience complicated grief when their experience of mourning lasts for a long time, causes...