7 Tips for Handling Rejection as an Artist
Rejection happens to all artists, but it stings! Psychologist Dr. Ballard provides 7 Tips for Handling Rejection as an Artist, with action items for each…
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Three Questions To Help You Live a Fulfilling Life
A fulfilling life usually means meeting your goals as well as enjoying the present moments of your life. These can feel like opposing goals, but…
Exercising When Depressed: 5 Tips
Easier said than done! 5 tips to help you exercise when you’re depressed. Exercising can help reduce symptoms of depression, but when you’re feeling down,…
The Stanford Prison Experiment
It has been forty years since the Stanford prison experiment. This classic psychology study simulated prison life in the basement of a Stanford psychology building.…
PTSD: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Research indicates early intervention after a traumatic event can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This infographic from the USC School of Social…
Anxiety and Therapy
Anxiety is highly treatable, but only about a third of those suffering receive treatment such as therapy. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness…
Journaling Can Help You Manage Your Emotions
Many of my clients benefit from journaling exercises. Writing can help us minimize the intensity of negative emotions, find greater meaning and value, and increase…
Self-help Tips for Depression
If you struggle with depression, you probably know that the very things that will help you feel better can be the most difficult to do.…
How Long Does it Take to Form a Habit?
Conventional wisdom suggests that it takes about a month to form a new habit. However, new research reveals that a month isn’t long enough for…