Category Archives: Stress
The Link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Health in Adulthood
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest public health studies to examine the relationship between exposure to trauma and neglect in childhood and health across the lifespan. The study began in the mid-1990’s as a collaboration between the … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Neuroscience, Stress, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse, ACE study, Health, neglect
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Warning: “Hanging in There” is Destroying Your Health
Many people suffer from stress-related illness. Here’s a great article on the long-term effects of pushing forward, even when your body is screaming for you to stop. Continue reading
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Tagged adrenal fatigue, Stress, work
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Be Grateful for This Day
It is easy to forget that this moment is all we really have. Watch the inspiring video by Louie Schwartzberg below to cultivate gratitude for whatever this day brings into your life. If you are interested, there is a free … Continue reading
Posted in Cognition, Current events, Stress
Tagged gratitude, Louie Schwartzberg, moving art
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Why Judging People Makes Us Unhappy
Criticism of others and self-criticism are two common topics in any therapist’s office. Here is an insightful article on judgment that I found on www.tinybuddha.com. “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau … Continue reading
The Lethality of Loneliness
Below is an excellent article from www.newrepublic.com called “The Lethality of Loneliness: We now know how it can ravage our body and brain.” There is more and more evidence of our biologically-based need for connection and intimacy with others. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Relationships, Stress
Tagged Health, loneliness
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