In my time as a psychologist, one of the common questions I receive from clients is with regard to mindfulness and meditation. While some may see meditation as a strange practice from some other culture or time, the art of mindfulness has made strides in helping a...
Every single day we are faced with choices that require a decision – often on the spur of the moment. While each one of us would love to admit that we always make the best choice for ourselves and those around us, we often find ourselves choosing paths toward...
The history of humanity is marked with a single commonality – the need for community. Indeed, our oldest ancestors survived by banding together, discovering that sharing strength in numbers was the key to long life and happiness. It makes sense then that our...
Loneliness is a common feeling that we all might have experienced at one time or another, but you might be experiencing a more severe, crippling form of loneliness that can make it harder to be motivated, or be social, and otherwise function in your day-to-day life....
A relationship refers to a connection of two or more people who build enduring commitment to each other out of love. The partners habitually spend time together, share resources and support each other in times of need. Dr. Lynn Winsten, a Berkeley Psychologist &...
Depression is so common that it likely affects at least one person you know. Some people are fortunate enough to be diagnosed with depression, but many others suffer without a diagnosis, wondering why they feel the way they do. Depressive episodes can be short-term...
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