HealthPsych Associates

01/10/2019

What better way to start the New Year off than with a few reminders from everyone's favorite neighbor. No matter what age, these lessons resonate and apply to all.

The host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood taught kids critical emotional and social skills that are still relevant to adults today.

11/02/2018

10/12/2018

"Bottom line: You have the choice between gratitude and resentment. Gratitude is a choice, and that's empowering"

Gratitude is a skill. Here's how to practice it at every time of day, whether you're at the gym, eating dinner or getting into bed at night.

09/19/2018

An interesting perspective on why you don't have to be "as happy an your unhappiest kid". You CAN be happier, and here's why....

We believe we’re supposed to throw ourselves into sympathizing and empathizing — and then we take that too far, as modern parents do.

09/07/2018

It's okay to be bored. A quick 2 minute 40 second video to show you why.

Take a break, stare out the window and know that by doing nothing you are actually being your productive and creative self. -Manoush Zomorodi

08/30/2018

Communication is so important in ALL types of relationships.

08/17/2018

Practicing Self Care shouldn't only be for bad days. Try to take time every day, even if only 10 minutes, to take care of yourself. Here is a list of 25 simple ideas to pick from:

08/13/2018

Sending your child to college can be both exciting and stressful for the college bound as well as the parent. Anxiety mounts for the child because of the new experience away from the security of home, and anxiety mounts for the parents as they send their child off to a new surrounding.

Here are some tips for both the parents and the students as well as some indicators to watch for of difficulty to adjusting to college life.

Leaving for college is a major transition for both the teenager and the entire family. Some children may live at home or attend school nearby, whereas others may be relocating to different parts of the country. Regardless, going to college symbolizes that teenagers are separating from their parents....

08/08/2018

Scientific studies now show that Mindfulness Meditation not only lowers anxiety, but can also improve cardiovascular health as well (in addition to other health benefits).

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment. It is simply being aware.

With all of the online tutorials and apps available today, simply taking 10 minutes or more a day to be aware and focus has never been easier and more beneficial to today's fast paced, busy lifestyles.

In a student-led study, one hour of mindfulness meditation shown to reduce anxiety and some cardiovascular risk markers.

07/26/2018

Summer is ending and school is just around the corner. Going back to school can be a very exciting time for your child, but it can also produce different levels of anxiety. With start dates approaching, here are some tips on how to identify and cope with back-to-school anxiety.

Consistency and routines are always a great place to start when it comes to squashing those back-to-school worries! Try some of these strategies to help your child ease into the new school year.