The mind is nothing but thoughts. Strong thoughts become actions; repeated actions become habits; and habits become character. –Mata Amritanandamayi Profound, lasting positive change begins with positive thought. People often fail to make concrete, measurable improvements in their lives because they address the external, but neglect the internal. It’s difficult to initiate and/or sustain positive […]
The Self-Evaluation Challenge
The Challenge of Accurate Self-Evaluation How often do you hear someone—whether he’s a doctor, waiter, plumber or accountant—say that he isn’t very good at his job? A recent study asked therapists to evaluate their abilities as clinicians. About 80% of therapists surveyed, ranked themselves within the top 10% of therapists! Obviously, this phenomenon of flattering […]
Who Can Benefit from Couples Intensive Therapy?
In addition to traditional couples counseling, couples who are in crisis or simply want to energetically focus on bettering their relationship cant take part in a couples intensive workshop. In a private and in-depth workshop, a couple can bring a variety of issues to the table, including, but not limited to: Pre-marital counseling Infidelity, affairs and […]
Valentine’s Day Tips
Feb 12, 2013 Thursday is Valentine’s Day. However you choose to celebrate, here are three tips to help you make the most of the holiday: Electronic gadgets—cell phones, laptops, tablets—are decidedly unwelcome. Turn them off—or better still, tuck them into a drawer until February 15th. No talk of work, money or household chores. Period. Few […]
The Relationship Between Obesity and Depression
The Center for Disease Control (2002) has called obesity a “public health epidemic,” with more than 60% of America’s population currently overweight. Today, obesity has been found to outrank both smoking and drinking as a factor contributing negatively both to the quality and the cost of individuals’ health and life satisfaction. In many cases, obesity is […]