Category Archives: Positive Psychology

Coping with Holiday Stress and Depression

For many people, the holidays can be a time of joy and nostalgia while for others, this time brings up feelings of loneliness and sadness.  There are many factors that can cause holiday-related stress and depression, such as the loss … Continue reading

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Getting to Joy

Old stories and past hurts can hold us back from present joy.  When feelings such as anger and sadness go unexpressed, they remain inside of us as repressed energy and prevent us from living as lightly and fully engaged as … Continue reading

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Lasting Happiness is the Key to a Healthy Life

There’s a school of psychology that’s gaining some warranted attention recently- it’s called POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY.  Those who study and practice positive psychology believe that happiness is a goal people can and should work towards.  While research suggests that individual’s inherit … Continue reading

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