Sheryl Boyd, M.S., LPC

10/31/2022

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/parents-dont-focus-on-happiness/

Parents want their children to be happy, but resilience will help them better overcome life's unavoidable challenges.

07/01/2022

Great read from Harvard about how our early childhood experiences shape us

04/11/2020

Many people are experiencing a variety of emotional reactions to all that is going on in the world right now. Be sure to find the support you need and if you don't already have a self-care plan, start thinking about how you can best take care of your emotional, physical and mental health. Staying connected to loved ones is so critical during times of forced isolation. Find activities that help boost your mood and monitor your thoughts if their susceptible to negativity. Telehealth counseling is available online as well- don't hesitate to contact a therapist and reach out for extra support if you need it!

05/14/2019

https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/narcissistic-abuse-anxiety/?fbclid=IwAR0ylPB9ekiOXI_NJC4F7nvkZNcyywota15-8EhVUHc7NwXFUKMDzWSq_po

Narcissistic abuse from the past or present could one potential cause of anxiety disorders. Here's how to tell if you have been through narcissistic abuse.

01/27/2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-landscapes/201901/the-love-we-want-miss

Janusz Korczak met childhood needs, fostering belonging and happiness

08/01/2018

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/neuroscience-4-rituals-happy

You get all kinds of happiness advice on the internet from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. Don’t trust them. Trust neuroscience.

05/14/2018

I've been enjoying working in my garden and picking fresh produce to eat that day. There's something so therapeutic about watching things grow. This article shows some research done on how growing things is making a difference in people's lives:

Psychiatrists have long claimed that gardens hold healing powers for mental illness. Now, scientists are exploring a new field called horticultural therapy for everyone from troubled youth to veterans. But just how gardens affect the brain remains mainly a mystery.

10/30/2017

Struggling through anxiety?

It should come as little surprise that your brain is the source of your anxiety. Not only does anxiety manifest itself in thoughts – it also affects your brain chemistry in a way that can alter future thoughts and affect the way your entire body operates. Anxiety may be a troubling disorder, but it…