Cognitive dissonance is a fascinating psychological phenomenon that can have a profound impact on our mental health.  Cognitive dissonance i

Morning routines can be a challenge for many of us, especially after we’ve hit the snooze button one time too many.  Mornings can be especia

Many researchers continue to theorize reasons that people fall in love, fall out of love and maintain their relationships as well as dissolv

Sometimes it can be difficult to process our feelings of grief and recognize the external triggers that might call attention to these feelin

Grief is a natural response to loss, but it doesn’t always show up right away. For some people, the emotional pain of loss can linger for we

Separation anxiety is a common problem that can affect children of all ages, but it is most commonly seen in toddlers and preschool-aged chi

Spiritual self-care describes a specific type of self-care that focuses attention on our personal beliefs about what is meaningful and valua

As we discussed in our previous blog, self-care encompasses anything we do to take care of ourselves – physically, emotionally, psychologica

Self-care is vitally important for our mental health and well-being. It’s a way of taking care of ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physi

After a Loss: “Am I Grieving Right?”  In life, we experience many types of losses. These losses can be small and, perhaps, less significant

A strong, healthy attachment is the foundation for a toddler’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. When toddlers feel loved and se

Self-acceptance is the process of recognizing and accepting all aspects of ourselves, including those that we perceive as negative.

It can be tough to set boundaries when you’re juggling a job with family responsibilities or a busy social life and, somehow, we get to a po

Lies can come in many forms: from small, white lies that seem insignificant to bigger lies that have life-altering consequences.

Whether we are willing to acknowledge it or not, we all have lied to some extent. Dishonesty in relationships is frequently what brings cou

Habits encompass a significant number of decisions and behavioral patterns that can have an impact on our mental health. As we go through ou

Adoption can be a difficult topic for parents to discuss with their children for a variety of reasons. Parents may feel unsure of how to bro

Procrastination has a way of creeping up on us and taking over our lives before we know it. Suddenly, we’re watching Netflix all day when we

Criticism is defined as the act of passing judgment on someone or something, typically as a result of observation or evaluation. It can be c

When reflecting on reasons that a relationship may not be functioning at a healthy level, it is important to consider the role of contempt.