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The Impressive Psychological Benefits of Engaging in Physical Exercise
Deep dive into the psychological benefits of physical exercise with a special focus on reducing depression, anxiety, and stress.
14 Psychology Tips to Help You Reach Your New Year’s Resolutions
There is nothing that says we have to make New Year’s Resolutions, but if you are looking to make change this time of year, then it is helpful to have a game plan. The 14 tips that follow are informed from psychological research and provided here to help you stay motivated and make progress on your New Year’s Resolutions.
Enjoy the Magic of the Season with 12 Days of Christmas Stress Relief
Many people struggle to deal with heightened stress during the holiday season. Sometimes the difficulty with holiday related stress can be so high that it detracts from enjoyment of what can be a magical season. Check out these tips for managing holiday stress inspired by the traditional holiday song: the 12 Days of Christmas.
The Power of a Grateful Heart: Top Benefits of Gratitude
Learn about the multiple benefits of practicing gratitude that have been identified through psychological research. Gratitude practice self-help ideas are also provided.
The Remarkable Psychological Benefits of Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety
Learn how mindfulness can help us manage stress and anxiety. Key findings from the scientific research on the psychological benefits of mindfulness are reviewed. Tips on how to use mindfulness for stress and anxiety in our own lives are also provided.
Five Meaningful Paths Towards Advancing Women’s Mental Health
This article shines a light on women’s mental health issues. The mental health vulnerabilities and challenges women face are explored. Suggestions for next steps and women’s mental health tips are also provided.
Expanding Horizons: Announcing Online Therapy Across the Nation
Read all about the practice’s nationwide expansion bringing online therapy to 38 new states!
Path of Motherhood: Guided Mindfulness Meditation
In honor of all the amazing mothers out there, the practice brings you this mindfulness meditation with a focus on pregnancy and motherhood.
The Healing Power of Self-Compassion
Learn about the psychology of compassion, the benefits of self-compassion, Compassion Focused Therapy, and ideas of how to bring the healing power of self-compassion into our own daily lives.
Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Reflecting on Self-Compassion
This guided meditation on self-compassion focuses on being with our suffering, opening to our actual experience, and tapping into how we can give ourselves the same care and concern we would give to a loved one.
Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety and Stress Relief
A guided mindfulness meditation that focuses on anxiety and stress management.
New Year’s Resolutions: Ground to Set Them, Motivate to Get Them
Psychology informed tips and mindfulness meditations to support you on your journey of change for 2023.
Peace on Earth Mindfulness Meditation: Calming Breathing Exercise for Holiday Stress Relief
Happy Holidays! I bring you the gift of deep calm breathing for stress relief with this holiday themed guided mindfulness meditation.
Loving Kindness Guided Meditation
Mindfulness, visualization, and compassion for self and others are all powerful strategies for a variety of life’s challenges such as stress and anxiety. This loving kindness meditation incorporates all three of these approaches.
Path of Leadership: Guided Meditation and Values Exploration
This mindfulness meditation is all about exploring yourself as a leader. Exploration of personal values is also integrated into this mindfulness practice.
Visualizing Your Peaceful Place: A Mindfulness Meditation
Visualization is a relaxation technique that can help us cope with stress. Join licensed psychologist, Dr. Jennifer McManus, in a guided meditation that focuses on visualizing a peaceful place for stress relief.
Top Questions to Ask When Choosing a Therapist to Find the Right Fit
Choosing a therapist can be a bit intimidating. Therapy is deep work, so it makes sense to do some serious vetting of any potential therapists. The process can be made easier by asking some key questions. This article provides a step-by-step guide of questions to ask yourself as well as questions to ask a new therapist.
Calming Deep Breathing Exercise for Stress Relief: A Mindfulness Meditation
Practicing deep breathing exercises can help us cope with stress. Join licensed psychologist, Dr. Jennifer McManus, in a guided meditation that focuses on calming, deep breathing for stress relief.
Motivate to Get Them: A Mindfulness Meditation for Resolutions and Personal Goals
The Motivate to Get Them Mindfulness Meditation is a short and simple practice guided by Dr. Jennifer McManus with a focus on motivation for personal goals. It may prove helpful in reconnecting you to the original motivation behind your New Year’s Resolutions or personal goals any time of the year.
Ground to Set Them: A Mindfulness Meditation Practice for New Year's Resolutions and Life Goals
One of the ways we can set the tone for the quiet contemplation that comes with setting meaningful New Year’s resolutions, or life goals any time of the year, is to practice mindfulness. I invite you to join me in this mindfulness meditation, which is a short and simple practice with a focus on getting grounded prior to setting New Year’s resolutions or personal goals.