by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Sep 17, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships, The Art of Communication
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sad, mad, scared, excited, and joyful, right? Wrong! Most think they do, and that’s the problem. They THINK their emotions rather than FEEL them. This is a leading cause of relationship issues. People who are out of touch with...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Sep 17, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships, Effectively Parenting Teens, The Art of Communication
Teens and college students are hurting. In addition to traditional stressors that have plagued teens for generations (dating, grades, substance abuse), today’s young people have the added anxieties about getting into (and paying for) college, finding a job, and...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships
1. MAKE EXERCISE A HABIT FOR LIFE. Find something you like (or at least don’t hate) and commit to doing it for six weeks. Start where you are. Can’t run a mile? Walk a mile. Or a half mile. Too self-conscious to join a gym? Download a free beginner fitness app or...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog
Almost every couple you work with has some degree of defensiveness or over-reactivity operating when they engage in a disagreement. This over-reactivity can range from mild, to moderate, to severe. In this article, we will focus on what you can do if you’re working...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jun 18, 2022 | Blog, Break Free from Depression
The word “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root word “to yoke” or “to unite.” Yoga is intended to create a union of body, mind, and spirit. The practice of yoga originated in ancient India and is now widely practiced throughout the world. A growing number of...
