Describing GratitudeNovember 7, 2023 The Verywell Mind article by Kendra Cherry (2021), “What Is Gratitude?”, describes gratitude as feelings involving thankfulness and…Read More
Fear & AnxietyOctober 22, 2023 The NAMI 2021 article, “Anxiety and Fear: What’s The Difference?”, considers the similarities and differences between fear and anxiety.…Read More
Suicide PreventionSeptember 4, 2023September is national suicide prevention month. According to the United States Government, Division of Human Services (DHS 2021), suicide is…Read More
Why Don’t People Seek Help for Addiction?August 7, 2023In June 2016, Vertava Health published the article, “The 3 Biggest Reasons People Don’t Seek Help for Addiction.” They state…Read More
APA Recommends Smart, Sensible Social Media Use For AdolescentsJuly 8, 2023 In the May 2023 article entitled, “APA Recommends Smart, Sensible Social Media Use for Adolescents,” Evi Arthur provides the…Read More
Top Coach AwardJune 11, 2023The experts at Coach Foundation recently selected Steven J. Chen, Ph.D., for their top 20 Executive Coach awards. Coach Foundation…Read More
Self-Defeating BehaviorMay 25, 2023Most of us have engaged in self-defeating behavior at one time or another. Many behaviors such as self-critical thoughts, negative…Read More
M & M’sApril 6, 2023Human beings naturally seek to make sense of situations and make meaning (M&M) in order to navigate life in a…Read More
Porn Impact On RelationshipsMarch 10, 2023In an Open Letter on Porn, Drs. John and Julie Gottman consider pornography’s impact on relationships. The Gottman’s indicate that…Read More
Human Error + System Failure = Financial CatastropheFebruary 15, 2023Human Error + System Failure = Financial Catastrophe Alexander Pope wrote this famous line in his 1711 essay “To err…Read More
Connect With Values and GoalsJanuary 11, 2023In a recent Psychology Today article, “How to Connect with Your Values”, by Steven Hayes, Ph.D. one is encouraged to…Read More
Missing You For The HolidaysDecember 11, 2022Many people struggle with missing family or friends during the holidays. A few years ago, my mother passed away around…Read More