You’re Not a Pessimist. What Neuroplasticity Teaches Us About Rewiring for Optimism. A Practice for Reducing Worry and Negativity.
Quick Takeaway: Use the W.A.A. method below to contain your worry and track progress. Then start where you are and build toward more optimism. See...
Why “Getting What You Want” Often Doesn’t Feels Like Enough
What neuroscience tells us about the pursuit of happiness — and how to actually find it The promotion comes through. The vacation gets booked. The...
The Grey Divorce Phenomenon: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Therapy Can Help
Relationships & Life Transitions Understanding the rise of divorce after 50 — and the paths toward healing, connection, and new beginnings. The...
Do Relationships Get Better on Their Own?
What the Research Really Shows About Couples in Distress: A Research-Based Guide for Couples Thinking About Therapy If you and your partner...
Love That Builds, Not Breaks: A Valentine’s Day Reflection on Healthy Relationships and Teens
More Than Roses: A Valentine’s Day Invitation to Choose Healthy Love Valentine’s Day often arrives wrapped in red hearts and romantic expectations....
Choosing a Therapist and Types of Individual Therapy
Choosing a therapist is often less about finding the perfect model of therapy and more about finding a good fit — but knowing the main types of...
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment, and Trauma: Pathways to Healing
Introduction Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach grounded in attachment theory and experiential...
More on the Teenage Brain
Dan Siegel's "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain" - Key Points Brain Under Construction (Remodeling) Siegel (2015)...
Understanding Anger: Why It Happens and How We Can Respond Differently
Anger is a normal and meaningful emotion. It often shows up when something feels unfair, unsafe, or overwhelming. In many situations, anger helps...
Learn about healthy relationships
One Love empowers young people with the tools and resources they need to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving...
Sleep is Human Body Maintenance
Why Sleep Is Critical to Your Mental Health: The Science Behind Your Nightly Reset We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep, yet many of us...
Have and Expand Positive Experiences
H.E.A.L. Practice from Dr. Rick Hanson aka "Ballet for the Brain" H.E.A.L. is a practice that can help bring you into the present moment. According...
Rethinking the Teenage Years: Insights from Science
As parents, the teen years can feel like a wild ride—full of mood swings, risk-taking, and puzzling choices. But according to Dr. Daniel J. Siegel,...
Resource Yourself – Building Resiliance with Brain Science
H.E.A.L. is a practice that uses neuroscience research to help increase happiness by "taking in the good." According to psychologist Rick Hanson,...
Open To Possibilities
Poetry break! Sometimes a poem opens up space for insights, new pathways and possibilities. Enjoy. Read below or listen to the poet read and...
Why Attachment Theory Matters for Parents – A.R.E. you there for me?
As parents, we all want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children who feel secure and loved. But in our busy world of work deadlines, school...
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child – Balanced Responsive Parenting – with Videos
Dr. John Gottman's research-backed approach suggests parents become "emotion coaches" for their children (Gottman, 1997). The key to this approach...
What is Coercive Control?
Coercive control is a form of hidden abuse that can often go unnoticed due to the fact it is not physical. It is a form of domestic abuse that...
Why Balanced Responsive Parenting is Important
Peaceful parenting emphasizes creating a calm and connected environment for children, focusing on building relationships and fostering emotional...
How Secure Attachment Protects Against PTSD
When we think about what helps people recover from trauma, we often focus on therapy techniques or medications. However, groundbreaking research in...
Why Attachment Theory Matters to Your Family
Have you ever wondered why some families seem to navigate challenges with such grace, while others struggle with constant conflict? The answer might...
How Strong Relationships Help Heal from Trauma: A Guide to Connection and Recovery
If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, you might be wondering why some people seem to bounce back more easily than others. The answer...
The Mental Health and Neurological Benefits of Daily 20-Minute Meditation
If you've ever wondered whether setting aside just 20 minutes a day for meditation could really make a difference in your life, the answer from...