Our bodies get into habits when it comes to managing stress. Some of those habits are programmed into our DNA before we're even born. Luckily, it's still po...

We can't avoid the ups and downs in life, but we can develop stamina for navigating them. Much of what interferes with maintaining inner peace is our tendenc...

When we encounter something difficult in our lives, we naturally go into fix-it mode--whether the pain is physical or emotional, our first order of business ...

Some damage is irreparable. Trust may be shattered, a sense of safety destroyed, or hope becomes too dangerous to keep alive. We treat forgiveness like a fin...

Medications are an important part of mental health treatment for many patients. The New York Times recently published an article about antidepressants with s...

As a psychologist, I am consistently in awe of my patients’ lives. Their stories of grief and resilience, hope and fear, anger and forgiveness, trauma and su...

Ikigai ( 生き甲斐 ) is a Japanese concept meaning "life purpose"-- and it involves more than just knowing what you're good at. The Role of Education In school, y...