50 Ways to De-Stress Your Life
1. Keep your house clutter free 2. Allow “wiggle-room” in your schedule 3. Get a pet 4. Maintain clear communication with house-members 5. Get up 15 minutes earlier for extra time 6. Lay out your clothes and book bag/brief case the night before 7. Set 2 alarms (one on the other side of the room) and have one with...
Bipolar Disorder
1.2 to 1.7 percent (or approximately 2.3 million) of Americans over 18 and approximately 1% of children 14-18 (National Institutes of Health) experience bipolar disorder. Another 1% of the population experiences a condition called Cyclothymia. Cyclothymia’s manic and depressive episodes are less intense and shorter than...
Behavior Modification: What is it?
As humans, we often prefer to stay with what we know. People will tend to resist change until it becomes too uncomfortable to remain the same. Behavior modification is a wonderful tool. It can be used to increase behaviors, or to eliminate unwanted behaviors. Sometimes it is necessary for a counselor to provide you with education...