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. | Oct 17, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy
Impulse-control disorder (ICD) is a psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity defined as a failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse; or not having the inability to not speak on a thought. There are many psychiatric disorders that have impulsivity,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy
When it’s at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can...
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. | May 10, 2024 | Communication, Counseling, Psychological Development, Psychotherapy
Intuition has been defined as the ability to acquire knowledge without using any conscious reasoning or requiring an explanation. Different scientific fields of inquiry use the word “intuition” in very different ways, such as direct access to unconscious...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Communication, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also called “social phobia,” is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have SAD experience extreme and persistent anxiety associated with social or performance situations. Even simple communication can sometimes be difficult or...
