by Terry Levy | Jan 9, 2017 | Psychology
Forgiveness is an important component of emotional recovery following interpersonal trauma. Forgiveness is associated with mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health. Learning to forgive those who hurt you can significantly improve psychological well-being and...
by Terry Levy | Dec 7, 2016 | Psychology
Committing acts of kindness increases and sustains happiness and well-being. Kindness improves health. Volunteering to reduce suffering and improve others’ lives has been found to increase physical health, life satisfaction, and sense of purpose and meaning. Acts of...
by Terry Levy | Nov 20, 2016 | Psychology
A large body of research has shown that close relationships and social support have a profound effect on health and well-being. Adults in close and secure romantic relationships have more positive emotions, hope, optimism, social competencies, and emotional...
by Terry Levy | Nov 1, 2016 | Psychology
Gratitude is an important component of a happy and fulfilling life. It is a thankful appreciation for what you have and receive, whether tangible or intangible. Gratitude is consistently linked with feeling more positive emotions, savoring positive experiences, having...
by Terry Levy | May 8, 2015 | Adult Relationships, Psychology
More than 50 percent of marriages end in divorce due to various reasons, including incompatibility, betrayal, substance abuse, attachment problems, faulty communication. Many people lacked role models of healthy long-term love and commitment growing up. When partners...
