Evidence-Based Practices

When you have a negative thought or feeling, it’s tempting to push it away or drown it out. After all, we all know that negative thoughts and feelings are typically uncomfortable for us. However, has this approach worked for you when it comes to your emotional health? For instance, do you usually feel better or […]

It’s that time of year again. As 2017 races toward its close, therapists and coaches are taking time to think about how they can best serve their clients in 2018. For many of us, this includes engaging in advanced trainings, continued education and/or certification programs. Post-graduates may be in need of supervision hours as they […]

Yale psychologist June Gruber asked herself if it was possible to be too happy: Can happiness have a darkside for people not diagnosed with mental disorders? Gruber says, “Making the quest for happiness as a goal in your life may backfire.” Too much happiness has been associated with bi-polar disorder and mania. You can read […]

The greatest hitter in the world from the perspective of a little boy. You’ll love the end to the story I found on Barry Erdman’s  humor page.         A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. “I’m the greatest hitter in […]