Humans are social beings by nature. Whenever we are with people whom we are close with and care about, we tend to feel better about ourselves, our moods generally improve. This is why everyone enjoys spending time with friends. Humans seek to build friendships with like-minded people who we can relate to and who we…
If you are experiencing tough times, it is difficult not to harbor negative thoughts. With the holidays in full swing it’s a time of good cheer, and if you’re going to be spending time with family and friends, you want to try to make the best of your time. Most importantly-for yourself. If you’re used…
Thanksgiving is right upon us and everyone’s finishing up last-minute details to make sure turkey day is a success this year. But in today’s political climate, gathering with your family can causes more drama than not. While it is common for families to have disagreements over opinions tare many steps you can take to avoid…
Forming good habits are a crucial to a pathway of success in all realms of everyday life. Good habits assist with our productivity and health, and when utilized in a relationship, these habits are known as Rituals of connection. A ritual of connection is something you and your partner can do together regularly to improve…
Dr Forshee spoke to O School the important of having dinner with your partner every night. “I’ve seen many couples eating meals together distracted by their cell phones,” Concepcion tells O.school. “They’re sitting together, eating in proximity to one another, but aren’t connected and present.” This can be just as harmful as not having a…
Most of us are aware of how exercise influences our physical body and health and that it can positively influence your mental health as well. What you might not know, though, is that certain physical activities are more influential than others. One study discovered that team sports have a positive impact on mental health and mostly has to do…
Your brain is a supercomputer that never sleeps. While your body shuts down for the night, your brain is still processing information, storing memories, and hits the reset button for tomorrow. Your brain is in charge of your movements and thoughts, it reminds you to breathe and tells your heart to beat. It’s working hard…
Dr Forshee speaking to Romper about the nostalgic connection between pumpkins and fall. The main reason people feel such a strong connection to pumpkins has to do with the nostalgia we feel about the fall season itself, according to psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Danielle Forshee. “Some of the nostalgia of the fall…
Dr Danielle Forshee speaking with Bustle about what to do if you are having a panic attack! Panic attacks get worse when you continue to play negative thoughts inside your head. And although it may seem near impossible to just stop thinking negatively, Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D, LCSW and counselor, tells Bustle that writing down…
Are you a goal setter? When you set goals, do you revisit them? We know that it’s important to have goals in life, but we don’t realize just how important it is to continue setting them as we walk through life. People often roll their eyes when people talk about setting goals; it sounds time-consuming…