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Tips for Coping with Social Isolation

May 13, 2020 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Humans are social creatures and we don’t do well in isolation. That’s exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last couple of months because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. And […]

Filed Under: General

3 Steps to Self-Compassion

February 25, 2020 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

“God, you can be so stupid sometimes.” “Why would he be attracted to YOU?” “You’re just going to screw this up.” These are things you would probably never say to another human being unless you’re a real jerk. But how many of us have that inner critic that says these kinds of things all the […]

Filed Under: General, Issues for Women, Self-Esteem

How to Set Healthy Boundaries

February 18, 2020 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the other person’s. These people most likely grew up […]

Filed Under: Couples/Marriage, General, Issues for Women

Keys to Successful Therapy

December 18, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Cognitive therapy has been shown over the years to be incredibly effective at helping people recognize and change their behaviors. But, as much potential as therapy has for every individual, some people seem to have success with therapy while others don’t. Some of this stems from what the individuals’ expectations were going into therapy, some […]

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How to Practice Self-Compassion

November 25, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is taken from Buddhist psychology and refers […]

Filed Under: General, Issues for Women

How to Ask for Help in Times of Need

October 1, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help you with?”. Still, even when it’s their job (or their […]

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3 Ways to Kindly Say “No” to Invites for Introverts

September 23, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Life is challenging when you’re an introvert. What are simple interactions for many people can feel anxious and uncomfortable to you. The mere idea of taking part in certain social events can be exhausting and emotionally draining to an introvert. While some social functions, such as business meetings, cannot be missed, there are social gatherings […]

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5 Free Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

August 26, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

When we talk about our mental health, we’re talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological well-being. Having a healthy psychological well-being means you’re able to better manage your emotions as well as your mood. Every day presents its unique challenges, and a healthy mental state can […]

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10 Signs You Might Be a “Highly Sensitive Person”

July 26, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you’re not alone. It is estimated that roughly 15 to 20 percent of the population is highly sensitive. In fact, scientists now believe there is a gene behind this trait. But what does it mean to be highly sensitive? The HSP is generally defined as someone […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, General, Issues for Women, Self-Esteem

How Biofeedback Can Help With Anger

July 12, 2019 by Treona Bateman Leave a Comment

Anger is a normal human emotion, however, if it’s not managed properly, it can have disastrous consequences that have the potential to hurt you and others. A lot of people don’t know how to process anger properly. They pile up their frustrations and emotions until they reach a breaking point and explode instead of dealing […]

Filed Under: Anger, General

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