by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 13, 2023 | Body Image Issues
I want to talk to the body-haters out there. Look in the mirror, then fill in the blank: “I hate my…..” What body part du jour grabbed your disapproval this time? Your thighs? Hips? Stomach? Butt? Chin? Neck? Cultivating love for your own body is...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 23, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
People are always seeking ways to better manage anxiety and depression. After all, medicines don’t always work, and they have side effects that often out-maneuver their efficacy. Also, psychotherapy may not be your cup of tea. That’s where the technique of...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 17, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
“There is an app for that” is a phrase Apple trademarked in 2010. And it’s so catchy that it’s often parodied in the media. Almost 15 years later, here we are with apps for just about everything: apps for stores, apps for paying bills, even...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 10, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
When it comes to managing mental health, self-help can be a powerful tool for helping you develop coping skills, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. In other words, the practice of self-help can be an empowering,...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 31, 2023 | Body Image Issues
Of all the “self-qualities” in one’s life portfolio, self-worth is the one that ought be the unconditional foundation to all the others. Do you believe you’re a good person, deserving of respect? Do you tether yourself to life by inherent worth that worldly...