Blog: Psychological Topics
Why we need humor in our lives. How to create it.
Do any of you write humor or want to create jokes to tell? I am probably one of the worst humor writers on the planet, but I'm learning. So here I am, learning quickly---or not. To start off with, select a topic you know nothing about and doesn't excite you! When I...
What does the Research say about Memory?
Recently I read the quote, "We are now in the age of brain and memory research." It's about time I said to myself. What we knew about these topics until a few years ago was mere speculation and could have fit into a shoebox. Have you ever wondered whether your...
Who are the refugees? People like my father. What an inspiring story!
Lenin, Russian Revolution, 1917-1919 I am at present writing my father and his families' story. My father had Post Traumatic Stress most of his life and so did the eldest members of his family. Why? Because of what they saw and had to do to survive as refugees. In...
Create the Future you Envision
Have you ever wondered what could help you create the future you want? What are your dreams? Sure, you have probably heard that you must be clear about your goals and yes that is the first step. You have also heard about affirmations and yes that is another very...
What happens in the brain with Post Trauma Stress?
What happens in the brain and body when you have post trauma stress? Included is a simple drawing of the parts of the brain for an explanation of trauma and stress, and PTSD. Of course the brain is not nearly as simple as I'm making it but it will help you understand...
Are you a Resilient person? Check here.
If you are stressed and have difficulty coping with it, it is time to look at what you need to learn to help you become a more resilient person in the future. Here are some characteristics that researchers have discovered occur most frequently in resilient people who...
Family Patterns of Sexual Abuse. How can we make it stop?
Family patterns of sexual abuse are passed on through one generation to the next and the next. How can we make it stop? As a psychotherapist of many years specializing in working with people who had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) I worked with many adults and...
How can you Help Prevent Veteran Suicides?
In January, 2015 Senator McCain and Senator Blumenthal reintroduced the Clay Hunt veterans suicide act and it passed immediately. Although the act will cost $22 million in federal funding, that amount, according to the Washington Post, is less than the cost of...
What is more Important, a Meaningful Life or a Happy Life?
What is more important, a meaningful life or a happy life? For years we have been taught that one of our most precious freedoms is the pursuit of happiness. But what really is happiness and does it give us a fulfilling life? According to Webster, the word happy means...
Answers to Overcome our Physiological Fear of Muslims. (Part 2)
My mother and maybe your mother used to say, "You have a brain, use it." This works but not when there is what we perceive as a major threat. That's when logic stops and the emotional brain takes over. Fight or flight. We need to survive and be safe. Many...
Physiologically, why do we “hate” all Muslims? (Part 1)
As terrorism and hate dominate our screens today and the media and some people in politics whip up the crowd into a frenzy of fear about all Muslims, all Mexicans, and all "whoever," my poor brain goes numb. This makes no logical sense. Sure I know why they do it....
Negative Thinking is exactly what you need.
I can hear you saying, "Who is this crazy lady? Does she really believe negative thinking is good for you? And she calls herself a psychotherapist. Doesn't she know that you need to think positively, not negatively, to have a good life and be less depressed? Is she...