Excerpt: Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, says even when it’s hard, the higher road is the always the best choice. “It’s good for your personal happiness because you uphold, not sacrifice, your values and a more appropriate, healthier code of conduct. You avoid compounding the situation by stooping to the level of poor or unhealthy behavior yourself,…
EXCERPT: As a psychologist in Los Angeles for over 25 years, working with clients on a variety of issues, I have repeatedly found that affirmations typically DON’T work alone by themselves. It is true that affirmations may sound inspiring and confidence-boosting in the moment when you are saying them to yourself. However, the staying power of…
Good communication is an essential skill that can lead to satisfying connections and understanding if done correctly. Unfortunately, when it is not done right, communication issues can lead to misunderstandings, rifts, and eventually even break-ups if not dealt with soon enough or properly. In my practice in which I work with adult individuals and also…
