Author: Imago Center
New Year’s resolutions are a tradition that 40 to 45 percent of U.S. adults will make this year, according to renowned psychologist and author John C. Norcross, Ph.D. Emphasizing self-improvement, most resolutions focus on healthy behaviors including exercise regimens, weight loss, smoking cessation, and curbing alcohol use. Norcross’ research suggests that 40 to 46 percent […]
READ ARTICLEMany of us get the winter blues when the skies go gray and the air turns frigid each year. But for some, the change in seasons seems to trigger more severe depressive symptoms. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition distinguished by recurrent depression episodes, often in the late fall and winter, followed by times […]
READ ARTICLEDuring her premarital counseling, PC&CC therapist Joanne Comstock was advised to create “sacred time” where she and her husband would be together without interruptions at least once a week. “Because it was framed in a spiritual way, we honored it in a deeper sense,” Comstock says. “We had to talk and share – it couldn’t […]
READ ARTICLEWhat do fly fishing, riding a motorcycle, and yoga have in common? Executive Director Dr. Carl Siegel. When asked about his eclectic list of hobbies, Siegel notes that each of these activities teaches him about rhythm, balance, and timing. “Those are incredibly important life skills and are also important for the therapeutic process,” he says. […]
READ ARTICLEDespite expectations to the contrary, the holidays often bring on bouts of stress and depression in addition to seasonal cheer. The Mayo Clinic has identified three main trigger points of holiday stress and depression including relationships, finances, and physical demands. But realistic planning can help people cope with the circumstances and actually enjoy themselves more. […]
READ ARTICLE“If we are honest, most of us will admit that with the holidays come all sorts of complicated expectations for perfection: a perfectly decorated house; the perfect gift; and perfect harmony in our relationships,” says PC&CC therapist Ginny Graham. “Try to let go of the myth of perfection that the media goes to such great […]
READ ARTICLEPolice departments across the country are familiarizing themselves with a new tool to combat domestic violence. Aiming to get those at risk into counseling, they are employing so-called “lethality assessments,” which are lists of questions that help gauge the probability that a person may be killed by a loved one. Many in caregiving roles find […]
READ ARTICLEIt may come as no surprise for a nation built on capitalistic measures of success, but it seems that Americans really do seem to require bigger, more powerful experiences in order to feel better about themselves. According to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, positive […]
READ ARTICLEIn order to keep the peace and be productive when tackling big issues, couples should avoid bringing up loaded topics at bed time or right before rushing out to work or appointments. You might end up arguing all night since you are tired and less able to function with that material in the way you’d […]
READ ARTICLEMany of us make the mistake of believing that relationship therapy is only about what our partners need to do, rather than considering what we can do to help our partners feel more connected. PC&CC’s Rebecca Sears has identified five common missteps that keep people from having the relationships they truly desire. “We all make […]
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