Whether you have been diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or not, this time ofyear can be a challenge for many people. The changes in weather and light exposure oftenlead to changes in mood and energy. While it may be nice to get away to… Read More »Battling the Winter Blues
It’s that time of the year when we think more about Gratitude. Is it because of theholiday cheer or the holiday stress that Gratitude receives a lot of attention? Rightabout now we start to think about all the things we are grateful for; having lovedones… Read More »Gratitude
Do you ever catch your mind wandering away from what you’re trying to focus on? Maybe you’re working, reading, or talking to someone — and suddenly you realize your thoughts have drifted elsewhere. This common human experience is the focus of a body of psychological… Read More »When Your Mind Wanders: What Science Says About Unprompted Thoughts and Well-Being
Anxious? Try Laughing at Life. Imagine this: You’re in college. You’re sitting outside at a concrete table, staring at your laptop andreading for class. It’s warm, but not too warm because there’s this perfect little breeze.You hear the faint pitter-patter of a fountain nearby. And… Read More »Anxious? Try Laughing at Life
In a fast‑paced world filled with deadlines, distractions, and constant demands, it is easy to rush through life without fully appreciating the moments that bring us joy. Yet learning to savor pleasurable experiences is a powerful, research‑backed way to decrease stress and boost overall well‑being.… Read More »The Art of Savoring
The major December holidays are behind us. Now you can breathe, right? Unless you need to clean up piles of packaging from presents, clean the house after having guests, wash endless loads of laundry…oh and plan for New Year’s Eve, right? Sometimes we’re so focused… Read More »Managing Post-Holiday Stress
By Chrystyl Tutt, PsyD Back-to-school jitters are normal every fall, but as families prepare for the beginning of the2021-2022 school year, these typical worries are colliding with fresh uncertainties about theongoing COVID-19 pandemic, leaving children and parents more anxious than usual. Returningto school as the… Read More »Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety During COVID
By Chrystyl Tutt, PsyD Juggling kids’ lessons and homework as well as your own work can be overwhelming. Due to COVID-19, students from kindergarten to college have been forced to swap smartboards for Zoom, much to the chagrin of parents now forced to step in… Read More »How To Best Support Your Child As They Take On Learning From Home
The Covid-19 quarantine may have started as an opportunity to slow down, to reconnect, and to spend quality time with family. Perhaps it has also been a time to focus on things that previously time had not allowed. But with no end in sight, life… Read More »The Quarantine Struggle is REAL….
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