Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Whenever we can be employed in a setting where we get to live consistent with our core values it helps a great deal with satisfaction. It helps us feel a sense of purpose in the work that we do. It helps connect to “intrinsic motivation” […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: It is absolutely common for women to experience changes that coincide with just before, during, and after menopause. During this time of life women experience changes in their hormones and tend to struggle with maintaining a weight that they are happy with or that they […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: “Drytripping,” quite simply, is intentionally making the choice to not consume alcohol while on vacation. On “vacy” we can tend to over indulge and abstaining from alcohol can be beneficial because we tend to remember things more clearly and we don’t experience the lapses in […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Well, actually it was two questions. First, why do some parents feel compelled to extensively document their vacations on social media, and, second, what are the benefits of staying off social media while on vacations? Parents may feel a compulsion to document and share every […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was interviewed by Beth Ann Mayer from Parade magazine, about that very topic. Here’s a link to that article. And, here’s her longer response: Why might someone be inclined to be negative? Learned behavior/family of origin (FOO) – Sometimes we just grow up in families where negativity is the norm. These early life experiences shape or form how we […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: First of all, we all do some level of catastrophic thinking. Also known as catastrophizing (sometimes I call it “awfulizing” just to make it easier to pronounce), involves imagining the worst possible outcomes in a situation and can lead to anxiety and stress; it can […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: It’s important for all of us to be aware of our physical, mental, and brain health. These can all experience normal changes as we age. Some of us want to be especially watchful if there is a family history of dementia. While aging does bring […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: We could all use a little extra kindness in our lives. When I was young my grandmother always insisted we hold the door for the person coming through next. She’s been gone over 15 years and I’m still a door holder. This is a small […]
This therapy involves sessions with trained therapists who specialize in marriage, family, child, and divorce counseling. These therapists are experienced in navigating the court process of separation and divorce. They work towards guiding families through emotional challenges and facilitating a healthier transition, making it a vital tool for maintaining the child’s well-being during family changes. […]
It is February and one of the biggest events of the month is Valentine’s Day. This day sheds a light on a major issue for many teenagers and that is if they have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Having a girlfriend or boyfriend is very important to many teenagers. Often teenagers feel defective if they do […]
