Archive For The “Emotional Health” Category

Depression: Fueled by Sadness and Self-defeating Thoughts

By | November 12, 2009

Depression is a condition that is fueled by several factors. More often than not, laypersons think that depression is a result of a chemical imbalance based on discussion and rumor in layperson circles. Actually, it is not technically known what causes depression but we have a few solid leads on that issue.Depression can be fueled [...]

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The Facebook Fuss – Frustrated Friendships?

By | November 9, 2009

Is facebook complicating relationships? Many are connecting online with old friends, distant family, and unfortunately at times old flames. Problem is, these relationships are not in ‘real’ time they are virtual relationships, ones maintained and fostered online.I spoke to a few individuals recently and one person in particular did sheepishly admit to me that she [...]

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Stepping Into The Dark – Risk Taking

By | November 1, 2009

What makes taking risks so difficult? I’ve often heard clients, family, friends, and others talk about the difficulty in taking risks; in trying something difficult; in stepping into the unknown.Anxiety and trepidation is fueled by irrational thoughts. Thoughts like, “I can’t do that, it is far to difficult.” or “That’s not me, he can do [...]

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Grief and Loss: Understanding Bonding & Attachment

By | September 18, 2009

Most individuals experience loss at some level at some point in their lives. Loss of a friend or of a pet is a common experience for children as they grow and develop. What makes loss difficult is primarily due to the attachments or bonds that are created when we relate and become close to others. [...]

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Sleep and Emotional Regulation

By | July 15, 2009

Sleep is one of the most key elements in emotional and relational health. Sleep is a process within which your body rejuvenates. I am not referencing merely resting, it is a time when the body-mind repairs itself. It is during rapid eye movement or REM that you actually rest and your body is restored.We live [...]

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Full List of Blog Articles by Justin Stum

By | July 22, 2003

What Is It Most Women Really Want? Helicopter Grandparenting: When Helping Becomes Hovering and Harming Addicted: Those That Get Addicted and Those That Don’t Sexual Addiction & Brain Arousal – Neurobiology of Internet Porn Emotional Codependency in Marriage and Parenting Relationships Thoughts On Abating Anxiety and Stress Relationships and Perception: Are You Sure? Healthy Relationships [...]

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