Have you ever noticed your mind being pulled in several different directions at one time, but somehow you’re able to reign it all in? I think we need to thank a little system called executive functioning for that. Located in the prefrontal cortex of our brains,...
You’ve just finished a performance review with your boss where you received the comment, “Needs improvement.” As you stare at the comment, thoughts begin to swirl through your head. I can never get a good review. They hate me. Or: I can’t do anything right. This is...
Mindfulness has become quite the buzz word as of late. But what is it really? And can it really help us reduce our anxiety symptoms? Let’s dig into this question, and start by clarifying our terms. What is anxiety? We’ve all heard the word “anxiety”, but what exactly...
Does trying to wash your dog, take out the trash, load the dishwasher, fold your clothes, and re-organize your fridge in between the original task of running upstairs for a charger sound familiar to you? Have you ever told a story and by the time you finished you’ve...
Research has shown that approximately one in 25 adults in the United States struggle with a serious mental illness. These include major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Working with a good therapist can be a great way to overcome these issues....
If you’ve been looking around for a couple’s therapist in Atlanta, you might have stumbled upon something called the Gottman Method for couples therapy. If you’re wondering what it’s all about, you’ve landed in the right place. There are many methods counselors use...