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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Affection?Why Affection Is Important?Examples of Affectionate BehaviorHow Affection Reduces ConflictPotential ChallengesSelf-Esteem & AffectionCan Too Much Affection Be a Red Flag?Affection and the Five Love Langauges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Affection? Why Affection Is Important? Examples of Affectionate Behavior How Affection Reduces Conflict Potential Challenges Self-Esteem & Affection Can Too Much Affection Be a Red Flag? Affection and the Five Love Langauges...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Value of CompassionSigns That You’re Feeling CompassionThe Two Main Types of CompassionHow to Flex Those Compassion MusclesWhy Compassion Can Make a Real DifferenceSimple Ways You Can Be More CompassionatePractice MindfulnessPotential Pitfalls of Compassion Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Value of Compassion Signs That You’re Feeling Compassion The Two Main Types of Compassion How to Flex Those Compassion Muscles Why Compassion Can Make a Real Difference...

Close Beyond making the commitment to a daily practice, learning how to sit whenmeditatingis the first step in learning how to meditate. Give the meditation steps and basic skills outlined below a try for one week. Consider it a one-week meditation experiment. Make a commitment to follow these simple steps every day of the week. What You’ll Do Sitting is the best position for beginning meditation. If you lie down, especially in the beginning, you risk losing awareness and falling asleep....

Close A good night’s sleep can make you feel energized in body and mind, ready to take on the day. But did you know that sleep also supports many other processes, likelearningandmemory, emotional regulation, cardiovascular and metabolic function, and the removal of toxins from the body? Unfortunately, sleep is something that many people struggle with. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 70 million Americans deal with chronicsleep problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Dr. Chris WinterWhy Dr. Winter Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From Dr. WinterMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Dr. Chris Winter Why Dr. Winter Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Dr. Winter...

Substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug use, are medical conditions.Addictioncan be a chronic disease, so treating it often isn’t as simple as not consuming that substance for a few days. People who are addicted to substances may require treatment in the form ofmedication, counseling, and in some cases, medical care. Treatment is typically long-term, and requires a lot of effort and commitment from the individual. According toJeanette Tetrault, MD, an addiction medicine specialist at Yale Medicine, the terms “sobering up” or “getting sober” are stigmatizing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPerformance DeficitsTraining TipsHow to Talk to PeopleConversations With ActivitiesNonverbal CommunicationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Performance Deficits Training Tips How to Talk to People Conversations With Activities Nonverbal Communication Frequently Asked Questions Close Knowing how to talk to people when you havesocial anxiety disorder (SAD)can be difficult. Even after gettingtreatment, you may find that you lack some of thesocial skillsneeded to connect with people effectively....

Close You and a coworker are working on a project together. She’s excited, you’re excited, plans are coming around, and things are looking up. That is until she starts acting weird. Not committing to deadlines. Forgetting about assignments. Taking credit for your ideas. Establishing herself as the key contributor, even though they did zero, zip, zilch, nada. Kelsey Gunning, MSW,a family support specialist, experienced this a couple of years ago—another classic case of someone not having your best interest at heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon ReasonsSignsImpactHow to RespondConfrontationForgivenessWhen to LeaveFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Reasons Signs Impact How to Respond Confrontation Forgiveness When to Leave Frequently Asked Questions Close Signs of deception in a relationship can include behaviors, body language, and other cues. Nearly everyone lies from time to time, and lying out of consideration may even help protect someone else’s feelings or keep stability in your relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisCausesIdentifying a Narcissistic SociopathTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Causes Identifying a Narcissistic Sociopath Treatment Coping Close The term narcissistic sociopath is used to describe someone who manipulates and harms others for their own personal gain. People who have aspects of bothnarcissistic personality disorder(NPD) andantisocial personality disorder(APD) could be considered narcissistic sociopaths. While there is no official diagnosis of “narcissistic sociopath,” theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5-TR) recognizes both NPD and APD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesImpactHow to Overcome ItHow to Get HelpDealing With Entitled People Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Impact How to Overcome It How to Get Help Dealing With Entitled People Close A sense of entitlement is a personality trait based on the belief that someone deserves special treatment or recognition for something they didn’t earn. People with this mindset believe that the world owes them without giving anything in return....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and Characteristics of Spiritual NarcissistsThe Psychology of Spiritual NarcissismSpiritual Narcissism and RelationshipsHow to Deal With Spiritual NarcissistsHealing and Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Characteristics of Spiritual Narcissists The Psychology of Spiritual Narcissism Spiritual Narcissism and Relationships How to Deal With Spiritual Narcissists Healing and Recovery Close Examples of spiritual narcissism can range from thetoxic positivityof “good vibes only” that leaves others feeling emotionally invalidated, to threats that you’re going to hell or that you will suffer and be punished for not believing in a specific religion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Slippery Slope Fallacy?Impact and Consequences of the Slippery Slope FallacyHow to Identify and Avoid the Slippery Slope FallacyExamplesCommon Misconceptions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Slippery Slope Fallacy? Impact and Consequences of the Slippery Slope Fallacy How to Identify and Avoid the Slippery Slope Fallacy Examples Common Misconceptions Close Ever hear of someone warning you of doing something because it could lead to a “slippery slope”?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Harmful Core BeliefsConsequencesHow Do Core Beliefs Develop?IdentifyingTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Harmful Core Beliefs Consequences How Do Core Beliefs Develop? Identifying Tips Close Without us consciously realizing it, our core beliefs play a large role in our lives. “Core beliefs are deeply rooted beliefs or assumptions that individuals hold about themselves, others, and the world, explainsQuin’c’allen Jones, ACSW, Mental Health Program Director atClear Recovery Center....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsComplicationsIdentifyingCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Complications Identifying Causes Types Treatment Coping Close Jealousy is a complex emotion that involves a real or perceived threat to an interpersonal relationship. An individual may resent a third person for taking away or appearing to take away the affection of their loved one. This article discusses the characteristics ofjealousy, what causes these feelings, and the effects they can have....