Have you ever found yourself in a standoff with a daunting task, knowing you should start, but instead, you end up deep-cleaning your kitchen? Or perhaps you’ve suddenly realized that your dog needs an immediate and thorough bath just as you’re about to sit down with your tax forms? If this sounds familiar, you’re not […]
Dr. Gayle MacBride was recently interviewed for the “Women in Wellness” series by Authority Magazine (owned by Medium.com) about her: “Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing.” Check it out here. And if you just want the tips, here’s a direct link to the video. Veritas Psychology Partners offers telehealth […]
Recently, Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked just that. Here’s her response: When I am lonely I try to identify what might be causing that feeling. I’m an ambivert and need a good balance of social contact and alone time. If I realize that I need some social time, then I think about which friend might be able […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Getting unstuck can be tricky. The best way I navigate this is: Take a moment to listen to my self-talk – really listen. This is the step that I find most people skip. If I can identify what my internal dialogue is saying, I can […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Sometimes we go to therapy, even if we don’t think we need it. The times when this is most important are when people are giving you the same feedback again and again (eg. hearing the same complaints from multiple people). Therapists can help you see […]
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: Learning how to politely disagree is important for healthy relationships and positive self-esteem. Being able to communicate effectively contributes to healthy relationships, constructive problem-solving and positive self-worth. Here are some key reasons why it’s important: […]
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 people want to become more charismatic? Social Influence: Charisma helps individuals influence, inspire, and connect with others effectively. Being connected socially is one of the most important parts of our humanness. Being a […]
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 […]
