by Terry Levy | Nov 13, 2024 | Psychology, Theory & Research, Uncategorized
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to talk about gratitude. Gratitude is not just a sentiment that we should strive for during this holiday, it is actually an essential component of a happy and fulfilling life. It is a thankful...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jan 19, 2024 | Psychology, Theory & Research
Researchers at the University of Michigan, Columbia, and the University of Colorado have found that the same areas of the brain that register physical pain are also activated by intense social rejection. Romantic heartbreak does actually cause physical pain. Magnetic...
by Terry Levy | Aug 20, 2021 | Psychology
Many students around the country have not set foot in a classroom for nearly 18 months. During the pandemic they’ve participated in remote learning, some have had little contact with their peers and most have grown to rely more on screen time to make...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 15, 2021 | Psychology, Theory & Research
During Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month, when we are talking extensively about trauma and its often debilitating effects on children and adults, it is also important to consider how surviving and overcoming trauma can have a positive impact, making us...
by Terry Levy | Dec 9, 2020 | Psychology
Each year, the American Psychological Association (APA) surveys people across the United States about stress. The 2020 survey reveals that stress from COVID-19, along with stress related to health care, the economy, racial issues and social unrest, climate change, and...
by Terry Levy | Nov 24, 2020 | Psychology, well-being
Thanksgiving will no doubt look very different this year. Smaller family gatherings, less travel and Zoom dinners may be the way we celebrate in 2020. But even though this year has been terrible for so many, one thing we can (and should) still do is feel and express...
