Rock climbing is gaining in popularity, and thanks to high profile climbers like Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Kevin Jorgeson, climbing is becoming a spectator sport. Spectators focus on the physical aspect of climbing. They might see a professional climber pulling off an incredible move on a difficult route and think, “Wow, he’s strong!” or … read more

You look up at the clock some days and see that it’s practically lunch time and somehow the day seems to have gone off the rails. You raced around getting ready, practically ignoring your spouse. You snapped at your kids, made them hurry, and the little one cried. You got to work and hardly were … read more

Psychology Today recently published a list of five things you should never say to someone who is depressed: “Why don’t you just do something to get over it?” “Why can’t you just be happy?” “Stay away from therapy and drugs.” “You don’t have it that bad.” “You should stop being so negative.” Boil these five things … read more

Coping with suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts can be tough, whether it’s your own experience or that of a loved one. Here are 12 myths about suicide that can make it harder and more confusing. “People don’t give warning signs.” Actually, they usually do. Researchers say that as many as 80% of suicides provide warning … read more

Introverts, Carl Jung said, have an inward flow of energy, while extroverts have an outward flow of energy. Among the things that Jung identified as characteristic of introverts are being reflective and having a rich imagination. Extroverts, according to Jung, are influenced by their environment and often accept conventional ideas. Somehow, we’ve ended up thinking … read more

Most couples can benefit from a trained, objective listener to talk with. On TV, though, the tough, miserable, or just plain awkward relationships between married couples may be so bad you start to wonder why they haven’t yet made an appointment with a counselor. Our picks for the handful of TV couples most in need … read more

Our relationship with food can be complicated. We don’t just ingest calories as needed fuel for our bodies. We also eat for comfort, celebration, reward, and as a mindless response to stress. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association found that 43% of those surveyed munched on snacks as a way of coping with … read more

Soccer is the world’s most popular sport with an estimated 3.5 billion fans worldwide. The United States Census Bureau estimates the global population to be over 7.2 billion, which would suggest that almost every other person on the planet is a soccer fan. Last year’s World Cup was one of the most watched events in … read more

You might have heard the term “clutch” or “clutch player.” If someone comes through in the clutch, it means that they perform well at a critical moment. Time is about to run out, the team is down, and their season depends on getting a win. Anyone can come through in a pivotal situation, but some … read more

There are many different kinds of  professional counselors. Here’s what the various terms mean: Psychiatrists – A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (with a degree from a medical school) who completes a residency of at least four years in a mental health setting. A psychiatrist can prescribe medications and can deal with aspects of mental … read more