Impulsive behavior and ADHD go hand in hand. Though ADHD is not the only mental health barrier and/or diagnosis that comes with the experience of impulsive behavior, in this post... read more →
Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey Florence Williams ______ Jessica says: Read this book if you are interested in the science related to heartbreak or loss. The author... read more →
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence Michael Pollan ______ Jessica says: Read this book... read more →
A Year Of Self Care: Daily Practice and Inspiration for caring for yourself Dr. Zoe Shaw ______ Jessica says: I utilize this book in my practice as the... read more →
Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks Drew Ramsey, MD ______ Jessica says: Anyone interested in the gut brain... read more →
Introverts are often misunderstood, especially in a world where the extroverted personality is celebrated. If we want alone time, for instance, it’s hard for others to grasp. Or if we’d... read more →
6 Ways to Practice Spontaneous Meditation for Everyday Moments When we hear the word “meditation” we may conjure up an image of someone sitting lotus position in a secluded room... read more →
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy Jenny Odell ______ Jessica says: Read this book if the internet, social media, and even working virtually/remotely have pushed you... read more →
Not Talking is Sometimes the Best Relationship Communication Ahhhh, communication—that beloved bulwark of the solid, healthy relationship. Since the 1970s—think Alan Alda—the trend toward improving communication between the sexes has... read more →
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life Susan David, PhD ______ Who should read this book? This book is for those who want... read more →
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear ______ Sebastino says: This book is for anyone looking for practical,... read more →
Engaging Mindfully, Not Mindlessly, in Everyday Life These days, the term mindfulness has become part of our cultural vernacular. Most people have a general sense of what mindfulness means, such... read more →
Today I noticed the first decorations signifying that the holiday shopping season is upon us. Not surprisingly this thought was immediately followed by thoughts of holiday gift giving, finances, and... read more →
Anyone who has ever been in psychotherapy to get help for a personal issue knows how vulnerable it can make you feel. Therapy sessions are often emotional as past pain... read more →
Imagine your surprise when it is discovered that the dysfunctions at play in various realms of your life can be traced back to having been raised by an alcoholic parent. ... read more →