I was fortunate enough to attend a great seminar taught by psychologist, author, and leadership guru Dr. John Townsend. The focus was on how to be a leader that others would want to follow. Here are the five keys taught by Dr. Townsend. 1. PERSONAL WARMTH: A. You can’t really get to know the feelings […]
I’ve noticed that adults rarely think in terms of maturity with each other. In fact, we grown ups tend to expect maturity from other grown ups, right? And that often leads to disappointment. Here are 7 Signs of Emotional Maturity. Take a moment to honestly assess how you are doing in each of these areas. 1. […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC K2, Spice, and bath salts are designer drugs that frequently make the news because of their link to overdose deaths and abnormal behavior. In fact, just this past March there were several teen deaths in Washington State caused by designer drugs. Designer drugs problems are not isolated to America. Europe […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC If you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction–to drugs, alcohol, food, gambling or other behavior, then you are probably stressed, worried, frustrated and angry. You’re probably wondering what you can do to help your loved one, or if there even is anything you can do to […]
Observations from The Gathering on Mental Health and The Church held at Saddleback Church on March 28, 2014: This was not a churchy pray away the problem type of event. It was very scientifically sound and included teaching from some top mental health professionals including Daniel Amen, MD, Tom Okamoto, MD and Aaron Kheriaty, MD […]
Those who know me well know that I am a huge fan of healthy boundaries. So when I came across these tips on Finding Your Voice to say No by psychologist Judith Sills, Ph.D., I just had to share. If you are new to saying no and setting boundaries, give these tips a try– you will […]
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC Mindfulness is a hot topic today in both psychology and medicine. According to Psychology Today, mindfulness “is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life […]
Anxiety Disorders affect millions of Americans filling them with dread, fear, and uncertainty. In my last blog I shared a brief history of anxiety in society which you can view here: History of Anxiety This post is focused on treating anxiety. Those who struggle with anxiety experience physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual symptoms, so it […]
Anxiety–A Brief History Suffer from anxiety? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health over 55 million Americans struggle with anxiety. In a quest for better understanding and relief from anxiety, author Scott Stossel chronicled the history of the evolution of anxiety (Psychology Today, Feb. 2014). Here are the […]
Most people know that hairstylists and bartenders make great amateur therapists. But what are the actual skills one needs to do therapy effectively? According to licensed psychologist Linda Hatch, PhD, there are four skills that anyone can use to be helpful to someone in a stressful or difficult situation. Hatch states that effective therapy allows […]
