We experience a range of emotions on a daily basis, with transitions between emotions potentially occurring moment to moment. Most individuals can manage their responses to such emotions in a manner that is appropriate to the situation provoking them. When responses become disproportionate to the...
Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius once wisely proclaimed, “You have power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” When the outside events seem to permeate the mind and impact our ability to make decisions, we have ourselves a...
One of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is communication. When both partners understand how to communicate properly, they feel loved, connected and secure. But when effective communication is lacking, both people can become defensive, and the relationship can be mired down in...
What happens when we experience panic? When our brain’s amygdala alerts us to danger, our body often defaults to: FIGHT ( I need to fight for my survival. ) FLIGHT ( I need to get to safety. ) or FREEZE (when we have no control...