It is practically universal that if someone flashes you a genuine smile, you feel good and are likely to smile back. Remember the last time you started laughing just because other people were laughing? I'm so glad laughter is contagious.....

You are not your thoughts. If you try to observe your thoughts, you are actually the witness of your thoughts. This can be a very helpful practice. The inner dialogue can be wrong and we need to pay attention so that we don't accept every message it gives us. Just consider how many times you have told yourself something and then realized you were wrong.....

Do you have difficulty making decisions? If you are going through a lot of inner conflict, having trouble making decisions, or find yourself overwhelmed with things that used to be no problem for you, it might be a good time to come in and talk things through with a qualified therapist. Our therapists are nonjudgmental, supportive, and have tools to help resolve inner conflict....

Individuals who have been subjected to significantly traumatic events, such as sexual or physical assault, military combat experiences, major accidents or even the sudden death of a loved one, can, if certain symptoms present themselves, be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These symptoms include distressing thoughts of the event; nightmares and/or flashbacks; insomnia...

What causes stress?

Feelings of stress are caused by instinct that the body has to defend itself. This instinct is good in emergencies, such as getting out of the way of a speeding car. But stress can cause physical symptoms if it continues for a long time, for example, in response to the challenges of everyday life and change. In this situation, it is as if your body gets ready to jump the car but you still here. Your body is working more than necessary with no place to put all that extra energy. This can make you feel anxious, afraid, worried and uptight.

What is good emotional health?

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. They can keep problems in perspective. It is important to remember that people who have good emotional health sometimes have emotional problems or mental illness. Mental illness often has a physical cause, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain. Stress and problems with family, work or school can sometimes trigger mental illness or make it worse. However, people who are emotionally healthy have learned ways to cope with stress and problems. They know when they need to seek help from your doctor or a counselor.

What is depression?

Depression and depressive disorders in general interfere with everyday functioning human being. They cause pain and suffering not only to those who suffer, but also their loved ones. A severe depression can destroy both the life of the person suffering as his family. Most depressed people do not seek treatment or help. Although the vast majority (including severe depression sufferers) could receive help and healing. We believe that spiritual guidance in your church, family support, the help of professional experts in the subject, prayer and Bible reading are essential for a speedy recovery, as well as personal motivation, controlling emotions and physical exercise are of vital help to a significant immediate relief of symptoms.