Tag: coping
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Things that make us happy
Sonja Lyubomirsky from the University of California has done some interesting research comparing people who describe themselves as happy or unhappy. She found that 40 per cent of our happiness is within our power to change! Lyubomirsky identified 12 scientifically robust ways in which we act and think that naturally enhance happiness. 1) Express gratitude. 2) Cultivate optimism: Lyubomirsky suggests imagining…
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Is therapy worth it?
One of the most frequently asked questions about therapy is whether it is worth the expense? Certainly beginning a course of therapy is a financial commitment and of course we want to know if it is likely to ‘pay off’. A study by Chris Boyce at the University of Warwick, England reported by the Bet Israel…
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‘An Autobiography’
A beautifully wise poem by Portia Nelson: Chapter 1 I walked down the street. There’s a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless It isn’t my fault It takes forever to get out Chapter 2 I walked down the same street. There’s a deep hole in the…
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How can I promote emotional well-being?
There are lots of ways in which we can encourage our sense of wellness. The following is a list, based on an article by The Mental Health Foundation. which summarises some excellent ideas for boosting our emotional well-being and getting the most out of life. 1) “It’s good to talk” It is important to…
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Aliyah: a rollercoaster
Making Aliyah and the years that follow bring with it a rollercoaster of different emotions and experiences, some liberating and exhilarating and some more complex and stressful. So how can we better acclimatise to a new culture? What predicts a softer landing and an easier ‘settling in’? When are we more likely to adapt…
Dr. Lisa Law, ClinPsyD 