Impacts of Social Media Use
By: Katrina Whitford Social media platforms have gained immense popularity since the early 2000s, and these platforms have become a major part of many individuals’ everyday lives. As a result, researchers have been studying the impact of social media on mental health. Various studies have suggested that social media usage has both negative and […]
Resolving Marital Conflict: A Roadmap on How to Fight Fair with Your Spouse
Introduction Let’s face it, marriage can be hard! When two different personalities decide to intertwine their lives and establish an exclusive union that is expected to last into perpetuity, the potential for friction can be quite high. Case in point, studies have shown that on average, only 31% of marital disputes constitute solvable problems (Gottman, […]
Eating Disorders 101
The term “eating disorders” refers to a group of disorders that are characterized by eating or eating-related behavior and significantly impairs someone’s physical health and/or psychosocial functioning. It is important to note that obesity is not considered to be an eating disorder, though it is associated with other mental disorders such as depression and binge-eating disorder. […]
Come As You Are: Examining Our Own Narratives Around Food, Health, and Body Image
Common assumptions around eating disorders often narrowly focus on an individual’s food intake and exercise. It’s time to examine how cultural norms directly impact all of us. A leading factor in the development of disordered eating is a cultural emphasis on being thin (Culbert, Racine, & Klump, 2015). When thinness is celebrated and equated with […]
Making A Plan For A Happy Holiday
Think About It What is one thing that you’ve experienced on a past holiday that you do not want to repeat this year? Drinking too much / using drugs Spending the holiday alone at home and feeling lonely Conflict with family or friends Feeling guilty or sad that I had nothing to give Feeling depressed Wanting to […]
Dr. Harris Summer 2019 Reads Suggestions
Dr. Harris Summer 2019 Reads Suggestions About the Author: Rev. Dr. Peonita Harris, Psy.D., LMFT, CSAT
How Do I Know When I Have Actually Forgiven?
Navigating the Forgiveness Process with Grace In my work with clients, it is not unusual for me to bear witness to confusion about forgiveness. One specific area of confusion arises in a client’s uncertainty about whether or not forgiveness has actually taken place. Examples of some of the comments I hear include, “I thought I […]
Strategies to Reduce Depression During the Holiday
For your physical health: Be deliberate about what activities you choose to attend. Decide ahead of time what would benefit you the most and what is in line with your needs. Ask for help from others. We tend to think we have to do everything, when a team effort can be more fun. Make time […]
Dr. Harris Summer 2018 Reads Suggestions
Dr. Harris Summer 2018 Reads Suggestions About the Author: Rev. Dr. Peonita Harris, Psy.D., LMFT, CSAT
Self-Care Tips to Get You Through the Holidays
While the holiday season can be a time of connection and cheer for many, for others it can bring about additional stress and isolation. During the season of giving we often devote so much time to others that we forget to take care of ourselves. Reclaiming and incorporating time for yourself is an essential part […]