Self-image is a very important component of how emotionally healthy we are able to live our lives. It influences the way people think others see them, as well as the worth we assign ourselves. The summer season can provide some additional obstacles for a person’s self-image, since it can trigger unrealistic or unhealthy expectations of…
EXCERPT: While you used to look forward to dining out with friends and mingling with colleagues at the office, these seemingly ordinary activities could make you feel uneasy. After all, you’ve spent the past year and a half avoiding people, so being up-close-and-personal feels wrong. To work through these emotions, psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., suggests…
EXCERPT: While a joyous, special moment for couples, a wedding is a lot of work. In addition to the nitty-gritty details of choosing vendors and making a budget, it is also an emotional experience, requiring compromise and reality-setting. Planning their big day together is the first of many events in a lifetime together that require…
