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WHAT IS “LIVING WITH PURPOSE?” A flourishing existence requires a definition of what “purpose” means to you, in terms of leisure activities, spiritual values, career goals, work environment, and overall lifestyle which takes into account your beliefs about what you need regarding socioeconomic and interpersonal situations.  The concept of flourishing does not focus on your

Cognitive distortions are negatively biased and often illogical thought patterns which are developed through life experiences.  To “distort” means to “alter, misinterpret, or exaggerate” a sensory stimulus, idea, or situation.  Humans learn through their experiences and often use mental shortcuts to easily and quickly solve problems, make plans, and navigate through social and work interactions. 

“Flipping the script” can be viewed as the moment when someone experiences intense emotions or becomes overwhelmed with tasks, causing the brain to “flip” from a calm state to a highly emotional one.  When stressed or overwhelmed, the amygdala (the brain’s emotional reactivity structure) can take control over the prefrontal cortex’s rational thinking, decision-making, goal-setting

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed during the adult years, especially if the individual’s level of functioning is at the higher end of the ASD symptom distress continuum and if the individual has developed and utilized effective coping strategies.   In 1980, the DSM (Third Edition) established specific criteria for diagnosing Autism but

What Is Well-Being? Well-being is more than just happiness—it’s a state of mental, emotional, physical, and social balance that allows individuals to thrive. It involves: Feeling content with life and personal growth.Engaging in fulfilling activities.Maintaining strong relationships.Finding purpose and resilience in challenging times.Achieving well-being means accepting the past and present while adapting to life’s uncertainties.

The concept of control is frequently viewed as “restraining, minimizing, stopping, or denying” an undesirable thought, emotion, or behavior.   We are socialized from a very young age to conform to familial and cultural values and to societal standards, all which represent a form of control over oneself.  Therefore, when it comes to making New Year’s

This is a controversial question, and the answer is that there is not currently a plan for including C-PTSD in the DSM-6 as a separate diagnosis from PTSD.  While many neuroscience researchers have shown that there are distinguishing symptoms of C-PTSD, others view C-PTSD as a symptom cluster which exists within the diagnostic criteria for

Having an open mind refers to being receptive to new and different ideas and information without judgment. Research studies in the developmental psychology and positive psychology fields have found significant correlations between open-mindedness and greater well-being. There are many reasons for this connection. First, an open mind welcomes diverse sources of knowledge and is willing