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MIND MATTERS
TV for Tots: A Lesson In Deceptive MarketingI somehow managed to remain oblivious to the dramatic increase in educational tv shows for young children until I had my daughter. And I must admit, at first blush...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Jul. 4, 2015Last comment by Caroline Fleck, on Jul 4, 2017 at 8:50 am | 86 comments | 14520 Views
MIND MATTERS
Sleep Better, Feel BetterImproving your sleep habits is perhaps one of the most important and transformative changes you can make in 2015. As a clinician, I can speak to the most reliable...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Dec. 31, 2014Last comment by Alicia White, on Jul 25, 2017 at 9:51 am | 9 comments | 8396 Views
MIND MATTERS
Help Others, Help Yourself - Compassion In ActionThis week is all about serving others and how, ironically, serving others is one of the top 10 best things you can do for your own mental health. In my work...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Jan. 13, 2015Last comment by chrome customer support, on Aug 28, 2017 at 11:56 pm | 9 comments | 7009 Views
MIND MATTERS
The Psychology of NutritionI've got to lay my cards on the table and admit that I've become pretty fascinated with one of psychology's hottest topics right now: the psychology of nutrition. I...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Feb. 8, 2015Last comment by wha wha whatttt!, on Feb 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm | 8 comments | 8258 Views
MIND MATTERS
Is Web Therapy a Good Idea?Few topics are as popular or controversial in psychology today as web therapy (often called teletherapy). This intersection of technology, science, and therapy seems...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Apr. 17, 2015Last comment by Shilpa Malhotra, on Sep 8, 2016 at 9:41 pm | 8 comments | 13828 Views
MIND MATTERS
10 Best Smartphone Apps for Health and WellnessOver the years, my clients, colleagues, and I have experimented with countless apps related to various psychology topics. I now have a few tried and true health...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on May. 10, 2015Last comment by manabadi.com, on Mar 22, 2017 at 1:47 am | 8 comments | 9379 Views
MIND MATTERS
Are You Introverted or Extroverted, and Does it Even Matter?"She's an introvert, I'm an extrovert, why did we think a marriage was a good idea?" "It's hard for me to find activities for both children as one's introverted...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Mar. 22, 2015Last comment by Sarah , on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:21 am | 7 comments | 7391 Views
MIND MATTERS
Preventing Suicide in the Bay AreaThere are a couple of factors that make crises difficult to manage: 1. They are often unexpected 2. By definition, they represent moments of extreme emotional...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Mar. 7, 2015Last comment by Caroline Fleck, on Apr 5, 2015 at 12:48 pm | 6 comments | 7489 Views
MIND MATTERS
Mental Health Diagnoses: A Second OpinionI was sick for several years before finally being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). My main symptom was nausea, so I worked closely with a gastroenterologist...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Apr. 25, 2015Last comment by anuja, on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:06 am | 6 comments | 11086 Views
MIND MATTERS
The Opposite of What You Don't WantFun fact: One of the most effective strategies for addressing behavioral problems in children, is also among the most effective strategies for decreasing marital...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on May. 17, 2015Last comment by james, on Sep 1, 2017 at 5:29 am | 5 comments | 8364 Views
MIND MATTERS
The Sleep Training ControversyFew topics are as controversial or polarizing amongst new parents as sleep training. It has become one of those issues, like bottle feeding, or childcare, that seems...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on May. 23, 2015Last comment by Karen, on May 28, 2015 at 3:53 pm | 5 comments | 10964 Views
MIND MATTERS
Can Money Buy Happiness? The Relationship Between Income and WellbeingIt seems intuitive that people who make more money would be happier than those who make less money. But is this actually the case? Yes. And no. The research...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Jun. 7, 2015Last comment by Caroline Fleck, on Jun 9, 2015 at 3:10 pm | 5 comments | 7110 Views
MIND MATTERS
Teens and Cutting, What's Going On?When I was in high school, there were rumors about kids who cut themselves or had attempted suicide. These were serious allegations with serious social implications....
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Mar. 29, 2015Last comment by Mihail, on Apr 20, 2017 at 2:16 pm | 5 comments | 10724 Views
MIND MATTERS
10 Tried and True Ways to Increase HappinessIf you follow along with my posts over the next 10 weeks and make the changes outlined therein, I can almost guarantee that you will experience increased happiness....
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Dec. 19, 2014Last comment by Camilla Steven, on Oct 25, 2016 at 4:18 am | 5 comments | 7243 Views
MIND MATTERS
Happiness Through MindfulnessAs promised, each week for the next 10 weeks I'll be discussing lifestyle changes that are likely to increase your overall sense of happiness and wellbeing. This...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Dec. 24, 2014Last comment by Caroline Fleck, on Jan 27, 2015 at 5:03 pm | 5 comments | 9487 Views
MIND MATTERS
Managing Anxiety One Deep Breath at a TimeSomething triggers you. In response, your heart starts to pound, thoughts race, and muscles tense. If you are really attuned to your body, you might notice that...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Feb. 15, 2015Last comment by Caroline Fleck, on Mar 5, 2015 at 10:49 am | 4 comments | 7719 Views
MIND MATTERS
Are Our Devices Affecting Our Relationships?Relationships are in many ways defined by how we respond to each other's bids for attention. What's a bid? According to John Gottman PhD, who popularized the...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Jun. 21, 2015Last comment by Steve, on Jun 25, 2015 at 10:49 am | 4 comments | 6191 Views
MIND MATTERS
The Psychological Benefits of YogaThose in the yoga industry are often quick to tell you how effective yoga is at treating just about any ailment you might have. When I was training to become a yoga...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Jul. 19, 2015Last comment by Julie, on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:07 am | 4 comments | 9193 Views
MIND MATTERS
Get Your Zen OnIt’s been awhile since my last post. I abruptly stopped posting because I abruptly ran out of time. Given the demands of work and family during the week, I’d...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Nov. 20, 2015Last comment by Priya, on Nov 4, 2016 at 2:51 am | 3 comments | 35657 Views
MIND MATTERS
Anxious? Try Avoiding AvoidanceWould you consider yourself an anxious person? A worrier? Maybe your anxiety is general, "are the kids alright?" "did I talk too much last night?" "am I going to...
Original post made by Caroline Fleck on Feb. 22, 2015Last comment by Caroline Fleck, on Feb 26, 2015 at 8:24 am | 2 comments | 8808 Views
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