Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Studies have shown that people who have close relationships at home, school, work, or in their community are more likely to live a healthier and longer life. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the reasons this may be is because we…
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Do you know what the difference is between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset? According to Carol Dweck’s Mindset Theory, a growth mindset is when we “believe that even basic talents and abilities can be developed over time through experience, mentorship…” and a fixed mindset is believing that our basic qualities, intelligence, talents, and…
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Sure there is a lot of advice about different supplements out there, but arguably few if any show up in the research more than Omega-3s when it comes to mental health. Dr. Embry is the president/senior scientist at PAXIS Institute in Tucson and co-investigator at Johns Hopkins University and the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy.…
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In this brief 4-minute video, Dr. Brene Brown explains that the number one casualty of a fear-based culture is vulnerability. When we don’t feel safe we shut down. Why does it matter if we lose vulnerability? It matters because, as Dr. Brown says, “vulnerability is the birthplace of everything we are hungry for.”
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To raise resilient teens, it is important for parents and other caring adults to empower teens’ sense of personal responsibility and to help them overcome tough situations by showing them guidance and affection. Teenagers will often times not ask for our support but as parents and caregivers, it is important for us to know they…
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Is your child about to transition into a new school? Does he or she have any mental or behavioral issues that he or she is dealing with? We always want is best for our kids and it’s important for us to know what behavioral and mental health services schools provide for our children. As we’ve…
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Historically, most of the field of psychology has focused on abnormal psychology and disease, which is highly valuable. More recently, however, there is a branch of psychology focused on the science of well-being and happiness, making its findings useful to everyone. What have they learned? Lifestyle and thought habits make a difference, and these things…
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There are 24 research-based character strengths in the field of Positive Psychology. Research indicates that the ability to use one’s signature strengths is a key to happiness. Do you know your child’s signature strengths? How about yours? You can take this free quiz to find out! https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths
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Sometimes its hard to advocate for our children when we do not know the right questions to ask. Part of that is because we sometimes feel uncomfortable talking with the teachers about our concerns around our children’s behavioral health. However, teachers are excellent sources of information as they will help you understand your child’s classroom…
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Dr. Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, began his research because he wanted to look beyond the treatment of illness in order to discover how to use psychology to live well. His findings demonstrate the importance of optimism, but also that optimism can be learned. It’s not just something that some of us are born…
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