What comes to mind when you hear the word “safety”? Seatbelts, first-aid kits, or earthquakes? Most people seem aware of issues related to physical safety. As they drive children to school, carefully handle that hot cup of coffee, or consume global news, they are bombarded with physical safety concerns on…
Have you ever experienced an awkward pause as you nervously wonder what to say next in a conversation? Or has anyone abruptly turned away from you as you were talking, leaving you to wonder if it was something you said? Maybe there was a perfectly good reason for these perplexing moments.…
“Why do I have to go through the grieving process?” a friend complained. “I’d rather stuff my feelings, distract myself, or run far, far away.” Acknowledging feelings of sadness regarding a loss or change can be scary. Many people would rather avoid the mourning process — and the accompanying feelings of…
Have you ever felt your mood lift after vigorous exercise? Felt comforted by eating a favorite food? Worked hard to meet a deadline and then felt exhausted for weeks afterwards, unable to be productive? Become alert after drinking coffee and then experienced a crash when the caffeine wore off? Had a sudden…