Spring is usually considered to be a time of hope and renewal, yet surprisingly it is also the peak season for suicides. Between early April and late May more suicides are reported than at around the holidays, so why is this? There are in fact, several reasons. According to a 2016 op-ed in The Washington…
Up to 70 per of the world’s population will experience at least one highly traumatic event in their lifetime, but it doesn’t mean they will have to bear the scars forever. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has been helping patients since 1987, giving them the chance to recall past traumas in a safe environment.…
Comparing your relationship to a car may not be romantic, but it can help it stay on the right course. Would you expect your car to keep running without regular servicing, fuel and some tender loving care? Of course not! Whether you are enjoying that new relationship smell or it’s old, reliable and comfortable, a…
Being grateful isn’t something we should only focus on at Thanksgiving. Being mindful of what you appreciate in your life will not only make you more content, but will also make you a good friend to those around you. How to be thankful year-round: 1. Practice being grateful until it becomes a habit. Sometimes we…
It may be promoted as the most wonderful time of the year, but there’s no doubt that the holiday season can easily be the most stressful. Winter sees many religions celebrating major festivals, and whether you are celebrating Christmas or Chanukah, Thanksgiving, New Year’s, Kwanza or Diwali, many things are universal. High expectations can set…
At the start of summer, it may seem like the long days of fun and relaxation will never end. Perhaps you traveled somewhere different, discovered some new hobbies with your kids or spent time at the beach with friends. But as the leaves begin to turn so comes the realization that life isn’t one big vacation.
For many of us, the days follow a relatively stressful routine. We cycle through our household chores, family related tasks, busy workdays and finish with an evening full of last-minute to-do list items. When the body and brain are placed under chronic demands, they respond with a “stress response” that is designed to help us function in high-gear for short periods of time.