Post-traumatic stress disorder—PTSD. A disorder commonly referenced in popular culture, movies, and even in day-to-day conversation. “I get total PTSD flashbacks thinking about studying for that exam,” or “I have …
Raising Children with Compassion
There are three key principles of compassion: “I share this world with others,” “I feel for other people and they feel for me,” and “I am capable of helping others.” …
What Can a 250-year-old Philosopher Tell Us About Empathy?
It might come as a surprise to learn that one of the major therapeutic approaches used by psychologists today has its theoretical roots in a theory of logical reasoning and …
Why Anger is Often Misunderstood
Anger—a primitive emotion that we have all felt at one point in our lives. What can stir up this complicated and powerful emotion? Perhaps, we may feel angry when we …
All About the Vagus Nerve (Seriously!)
The Vagus Nerve, how it plays a role in your health, and how you can stimulate it The vagus nerve, also known as the “wandering nerve,” is an intricate cranial …
Dealing with Social Distancing
Dealing With Distancing While Larimer County may have downgraded their stay-at-home protocol in response to flattening rates of COVID-19 cases, the importance of “social distancing” (or preferably – physical distancing) …