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As a therapist and clinical counselor I am always listening to what people say. I have learned that what people say can provide clues about what they believe about themselves, others, and life in general. That’s because beliefs play a fundamental role in shaping every aspect of our life. They serve as the foundation for who […]

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a classification system used throughout mental health to standardize the way mental disorders are defined and categorized. Although the DSM provides those of us working in the field with a language that makes treating our patients much easier, there are many valid arguments against the […]

Even before I moved to New York, my family and friends knew me as the fast walker. My mom was diagnosed with speed walking syndrome as well, so one could argue I got it from her. I almost ordered us “I can’t wait for natural selection to take out the slow walkers” t-shirts for mother’s […]

What does it mean to be “lucky’? When you take a closer look at how you use the word, what are you really saying? “They just got lucky?” Is this not just an excuse? Not a way to give a yourself a comforting explanation for why someone is succeeding and you are not? Is it […]

We often think of the modern age as defined by such things as money, power, and material gain. Many feel that America has become focused on consumerism, big business, and making money, above all else. After many years of being welcomed by hundreds of people who have shared intimate details of lives when I was […]

We all acknowledge that water is an essential component of our planet. However, how often do we stop to acknowledge the importance of water in our bodies? Not often enough! It’s crazy to think that two-thirds of our body’s volume is water and 99 percent of our molecules are water molecules. Yet statistics show that nearly 75 […]

A recent article published on Sciencedaily.com (Science Daily) presents the findings of a scientific study conducted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The study found that patients with type 2 diabetes can improve their ability to regulate blood sugar by adopting “a diet with a reduced carbohydrate content and an increased share […]

I Just Woke Up, Now What? Learning to build a morning discipline into your daily routine just might be the fastest way to improve performance in any area of your life! Most people have grabbed their cell phones to check email, texts, social media, or news feeds before they’ve even rouse out of bed in […]