Across cultures and throughout history, music listening and music making have played a role in treating ailments of the mind and body. People in Ghana have used drumming for centuries to aid in healing ceremonies. Shamans in Peru, as well as many other religious traditions, use chanting
Read more →The Ancient Greeks as well as Shakespeare were among the first to raise the prospect that creativity often borders on insanity. The notion of the tormented artist has been a undying adage. As it usually goes, creativity is often fuelled by the internal demons an artists wrestles
Read more →A midlife crisis is a concept we are far too familiar with. It is something that is rampant in our popular culture and embedded in our collective psyche. The depiction of a quintessential midlife crisis usually involves a middle-aged man quitting his day job, buying a sport
Read more →It has long been understood that both daylight and manufactured light have a significant influence on our circadian rhythms, which are essential to sleep, mood, and cognitive function. However, new research is indicating how manipulating certain wavelengths of electric light can be used to treat circadian disorders.
Read more →Attachment style refers to the primary ways in which we relate to other people. They are formed at the very beginning of life, during the first two years. Once established, it becomes an enduring pattern of relating that plays out in our intimate relationships. Understanding your style
Read more →New Years resolutions aside, hoping you have all you strive for in 2016. Wishing every day of your New Year to be filled with success, happiness and prosperity. Happy New Year from the office of Dr. Ermshar!
Read more →As you ponder New Years resolutions, consider these thoughts….. We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough, and we’ll be more content when they are. After that, we’re
Read more →Parenting a child with ADHD can be challenging, and when frustration mounts, parents usually apply more pressure to their child in hopes that it will motivate them. However, this usually backfires because, according to Cindy Goldrich in her book 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD, stress
Read more →The holidays are a time of peace. May Peace, Happiness, and Joy be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year. Happy Holidays from the office of Dr. Ermshar!
Read more →Despite being aware of what is needed and even being capable of doing it, do you often engage in self-defeating behaviors that deter you from the desired result, perhaps even worsening things? This form of self-sabotage is often related to a compromised self-worth, fusion to unhelpful core
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