What if you could reduce your stress and anxiety when dealing with difficult life situations by changing the way you think about the issue that is causing those negative feelings? Challenges are... Read more »
Source: PeopleImages com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Sally [name changed to protect confidentiality] has a complicated relationship with her competitive instincts. On the one hand, she thrives on the exhilaration of a fierce... Read more »
Fincham, G. W., Strauss, C., Montero-Marin, J., & Cavanagh, K. (2023). Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 432. Key Takeaways The primary methods of... Read more »
Wamser, R., & Ferro, R. A. (2024). Cumulative trauma, posttraumatic stress, and obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 16(8), 1374–1381. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001579 Key Takeaways This research contributes to... Read more »
Your boss tells you that you need to do a presentation next week. Immediately, your hands begin to sweat, your stomach develops butterflies, your heart rate increases, your breath shortens, and your... Read more »
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves systematically tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce tension and promote relaxation. By learning to recognize and release physical tension, PMR can help... Read more »