by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 15, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Communication, Depression, Happiness, Joy, Psychotherapy
The Science of Being Kind — And Why It Feels So Extraordinary The answer is yes. Unequivocally, neurochemically, soulfully yes. And if you have ever experienced the particular warmth that spreads through your chest when you do something genuinely good for another...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships, Stress Management
The coronavirus in 2020 brought considerable challenges due to mental health because of the dictates for physical distancing. Since then, people have reported continued feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness and social isolation are somewhat...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2024 | Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Grief, Happiness, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Sleep, Stress Management
If you or someone you’re closed to has experienced depression, then you already known that it’s a serious mood disorder. It affects the way a person feels, acts, and thinks. Although depression is common among older adults, clinical depression is not considered a...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2023 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Happiness, Joy, Love, Psychotherapy, Relationships
In psychology, resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks without prolonged periods of distress. Ask yourself, when something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? The good news is there’s actually a roadmap for...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 4, 2022 | Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Psychotherapy, Sleep |
While major depressive disorder is arguably the most common single form of depression, all types of depression can cause feelings of sadness and loss of interest in life. Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and decrease a person’s...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 12, 2022 | Counseling, Happiness, Psychological Development, Psychotherapy |
Beyond Positive Thinking: Using Psychology to Build Authentic Happiness. People who are optimistic tend to be happier and in better health than those who are persistently stressed, hostile, or pessimistic. A sense of optimism, demonstrated in the way an individual...
