Morris Psychological Group

12/29/2025

As adults take on jobs and the responsibilities of homes and families, it can be challenging to stay connected with everyone we’ve loved.

Perhaps this quieter time, before the start of the new year, is the perfect time to reach out to an old friend.

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging. Many people are hesitant to reach out and fear being seen as a burden after years without contact.

12/26/2025

From substance abuse to comorbidities like heart disease, the condition can include significant health concerns. But there are steps you can take to offset these risks. Learn more 🔗

Although the risk for early death can be higher with this condition, there are steps patients and family members can take to lower barriers and improve healthspan.

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with peace, joy, and good health 🎄

12/23/2025

If you wear a fitness or health tracker, you may have noticed Sunday was World Meditation Day.

From breath meditation to yoga nidra, all types of meditation aim to help you feel calmer, more relaxed and present.

Meditation has been shown to help improve:
✔️Stress levels
✔️Mood
✔️Memory and focus
✔️Emotional regulation
✔️Pain levels
✔️Sleep
✔️Symptoms of anxiety and depression

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-meditate-and-top-benefits

12/19/2025

Healing from betrayal requires slowing down in order to recalibrate the nervous system.

Restoring trust takes time and often requires couples to go through stages of recovery.

Betrayal doesn’t just hurt—it rewires our sense of safety. Here's how long it really takes to feel safe again and what true trust repair looks like.

12/14/2025

Hanukkah teaches us that even the smallest light can push back great darkness. 🕯️✨

May the festival of lights fill your heart & home with warmth and hope.

12/12/2025

Feeling nostalgic this holiday season? It might help boost your mental health

https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/nostalgia-boosts-well-being

Here are psychologists’ tips for using the past to boost our well-being in the new year and beyond.

12/10/2025

The holiday season is often meant to be a time of joy, laughter, and connection. Yet for children who are uncomfortable in social settings, this season can feel more overwhelming than festive.

One of his most effective tools for breaking that cycle is called the Family Face Your Fear Club, a biweekly exercise with a set of structured, exposure-based challenges that parents and children can tackle together, gradually confronting their fears.

12/08/2025

All day, every day. ♥️

12/05/2025

When you’re living with a mental health condition, you may wonder whether or not to talk about it with your significant other. As you begin a new relationship, you don’t need to share your health history right away, but as your relationship grows more committed, think about starting the discussion. This article shares some excellent advice.

https://www.nami.org/your-journey/individuals-with-mental-illness/romantic-relationships/

12/03/2025

A little good news to get you over the mid-week hump.

The best is yet to come!

https://time.com/7333672/laura-carstensen-aging-emotions-longevity-stanford/

Good news: Emotional balance improves with age.

12/01/2025

Financial anxiety typically stems from lingering money worries, shaped by other factors, such as income, debt, family size, and personal habits. Festive periods – like Christmas – dumps fuels on the flames, which can strain mental health, family dynamics, and other social relationships.

We close out the year with multiple studies that explore the stress, anxiety, and mixed-up sense of time that come with the holidays.