by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Happiness
Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress. While...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2025 | Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Psychotherapy
Jungian therapy, also known as Jungian analysis or analytical psychology, is a depth-oriented approach to psychotherapy developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. Unlike traditional psychoanalysis, which focuses primarily on past experiences and unconscious...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2025 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Happiness, Psychological Development, Stress Management
Various martial arts styles have been practiced across cultures worldwide to prepare for battle, learn self-defense, and compete against one another. People have also trained in martial arts for ages for the mental and physical development they provide. Martial arts...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 17, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Nutrition, Sleep
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are low at night time, causing insomnia. Eating a whole grain snack or small piece of cheese 30 minutes before going to bed can help to reduce occurrences of this scenario. Nocturnal hypoglycemia can be influenced by...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness
Go ahead: Scream, process emotions, build resilience, and practice coping mechanisms without real-world consequences. Therapists often discuss cinema therapy in counseling sessions, and people often like to discuss horror movies and being scared by them. The fact that...
