TITLE Anxious About Returning to “Normal Life”? Try Emotional Vaccination DESCRIPTION Wouldn’t it be great if there were such a thing as an “emotional vaccination” to help us cope with the anticipation of the transitions we experience as we return to school or work even as the pandemic continues. “While we may expect these… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Positive and Health Psychology
Psychology Update — How to Stay Optimistic When Everything Seems Wrong
TITLE How to Stay Optimistic When Everything Seems Wrong DESCRIPTION In these difficult times, Psychologists who study the topic of “resilience” can point to actual research that will help us get through the uncertainty in our lives. The research on “optimism” can help us focus on the necessary activities to deal with our negative… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 Science-Backed Ways to Relieve Pain and Stress
TITLE 3 Science-Backed Ways to Relieve Pain and Stress DESCRIPTION Though this is an older article, it is extremely relevant to thesedifficult times for most folks. The issues of the politics, racism issues, economy (work and loss thereof), and covid really stokes the engines of both negative feelings and thoughts. “When your… Read more »