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We have all seen the imagines of the dark cloud hanging over a sad person. It’s common in our language and symbolism to associate happiness with sunlight and sadness with grey clouds and dark skies. Interestingly, we are on to something scientific with these pictures. Namely: Seasonal

Rockhaven Sanitarium was first opened by Agnes Mary Richards in 1923 as a private women’s facility for individuals with “mild mental disorders.” Ms. Richards served as a nurse for the Red Cross during World War I, and afterward, moved to California. She began working as a nurse

There are important factors and considerations for authentically connecting with others , which at the core involve active listening and speaking respectfully. By utilizing healthy and adaptive strategies when communicating, especially when dealing with difficult situations, we build stronger and more emotionally connected relationships. The first feature

Adoption is a beautiful selfless act that represents love for a child, the blending of a family, and providing a loving home for a child in need. For adoptive parents, this process may signify a way to grow their family, perhaps in ways they could not do

In today’s culture, there is wide-reaching access to numerous dating apps based on individual interests, proximity, preferences, and many more unique traits. The evolvement of modern day functioning has established the need and expectation for convenience, superfluous options, and immediate gratification. With so many available options, the

An individual’s ability to be flexible and adaptable in life is critical for success. Flexibility as a characteristic is perhaps the greatest attribute among the most successful people because it helps individuals overcome challenges both in their personal and professional lives and easily adapt to new situations

Meta-Emotion simply means feelings about feelings, or in other words the way a person thinks or feels about emotions. If you have yet to sit down and think about this concept now is a good time to do so. The world as a whole is experiencing significant

With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year coming to a close, this often means more stress, more spending, more traveling, and inevitably less focus on self-care. In preparation for a fresh perspective for the new year, it is important to take time

When you are asked for an in person interview, there usually three to five candidates for the job. Your resume and recommendation letters have already impressed the employer, so the interview is an opportunity to let that work show through and be a predictor of future behavior.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that has substantially increased in prevalence in the U.S. from an average of 1 in 150 children in 2000, to 1 in 54 as of 2016, according to the Autism monitoring network of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention