PsycHealth Newsletters & Articles

PsycHealth is a resource newsletter offering articles of general interest to the public. You may access these articles, through the original newsletter (PDF) format or under the topics listed below.

Addictions

• Addicted to Adrenaline
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Disease of Alcoholism
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Compulsive Addictions
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Sexual Compulsions
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Crystal Meth: The Unpredictable Drug
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• My First Al-Anon Meeting
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• My First Meeting
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• When Your Loved One Is Addicted
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• How Serious is Adolescent Drug Use?
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.

Depression

• Christmas Blues
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Teens Who Cut
  by Maureen Chapman
• Understanding Depression: The Good News
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Depression in the Elderly
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Therapy for Depression
  by Farrell Hannah
• Post Holiday Blues
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.

Grief

• Bouncing Back From Trauma
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Anniversary Grief
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Good Grievin’
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.

Family & Parenting

• The Measure of a Parent's Integrity
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Destructive Narcissistic Parents
  by Maureen Chapman
• Video Games: Friend or Foe?
  by Nancy deVries, M.A.
• Best Years of Their Lives?
  by Brooke Lewis
• Communicating With Teens
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• I Just Can't Stop It
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• Everything I Know About Parenting I Learned in Doggie Obedience School
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Letting Go of Our Kids
  by Nancy deVries, M.A.
• Summer Survival Strategies For Parents
  by Don Lasell, M.A.
• You Too Can Help
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• Back-to-School Anxiety
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• Is Your Child Anorexic?
  by Deborah Kors, Ph.D.
• Book Review: Hold on to Your Kids - Why Parents Matter
  by Jean Toth, Ph.D.
• Heritage Languages: Tapping a “Hidden” Resource
  by Jean-Claude Bazinet, M.A.
• Have You Hugged Your Kids Today?
  by Lorraine C
• A Resolution for My Dad
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• Saying "No" to Your Teen
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Interview with a Child Psychologist
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• Counselling Children - Some Common Questions Answered
  by Lorraine C
• An Early Lesson in Parenting
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Teens on the Internet
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Coaching Your Child’s Emotions
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Surviving Teen "Boot Camp"
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• In the Company of Each Other
  by Jean-Claude Bazinet, M.A.
• Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce
  by Lorraine C
• The Old Man’s Reward
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Proactive Preteen Parenting
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Anxiety in Children
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• Tips on Helping Children Deal With Anger
  by Lorraine C
• Avoid Interrogating Your Teen
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Team Parenting
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Siblings Without Rivalry?
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Rewards Are Risky
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.

Internet

• Internet Addiction
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Teens on the Internet
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Therapy on the Highway
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.

Marriage & Relationships

• Sabotaging Your Marriage 101
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• It's So Unfair!
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Boundaries
  by Don Lasell, M.A.
• Where Is Love?
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• In Marriage, the Connection Counts!
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• The Legacy of Divorce
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Good Listening is Hard Work
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Speak Up Ladies!!
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• A Covenant of Listening
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• What Makes a Good Marriage Good?
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• When Is an Affair Not an Affair?
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• The Listening Two Step
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Rules for a Happy Married Life
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Wake up Guys!!
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• To Love is to Prune
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Defining Love
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Communication - Clear and Clean
  by Farrell Hannah
• The Challenge of Being Single Again
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Can A Marriage Survive Infidelity?
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Fourfold Benefits of Daily Talktimes
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.

Personal Growth

• Career Choices
  by Angela Post
• Control Your Self-Talk
  by Brooke Lewis
• Under-estimate Your Willpower
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Lessons Learned on a Bike Ride
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Highly Sensitive Persons
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• The Conflict Habit
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• My Midlife Crisis
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Winning Your Private Battles
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• I Just Can't Stop It
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• The Storm Within
  by Maureen Chapman
• Moving Out of Loneliness
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Do Your Homework
  by Jean-Claude Bazinet, M.A.
• Tune in to Your Emotions
  by Deborah Kors, Ph.D.
• Self Reflection: A Life Long Journey
  by Maureen Chapman
• Get More Out of Life
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Trust Your Doctor
  by Maureen Chapman
• Mindful Meditation
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Live the Moment Well
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Good Anger, Bad Anger
  by Maureen Chapman
• Self Love is Mis-directed
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Fostering Resilience: Lessons from an African perspective
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• Relationship Building Through Soccer
  by Alivia Maric Ph.D.
• Assertive Skills for Consumer Woes
  by Don Lasell, M.A.
• Africa: Resilience in Adversity
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• The Narcissist: Looking for Love
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Coping With Crazy Thoughts
  by Maureen Chapman
• Fear of Abandonment
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Golf Therapy
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Dealing Positively with Life’s Negatives
  by Joan M. Schultz, Ph.D.
• The Basis of Self Worth??
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Self Care
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Shame on Me
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• What Does it Mean to be a Man?
  by Phil Glaister
• Camping Therapy Revisited
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Criticism: Making it Help - Not Hurt
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Forgiveness Is Healthy
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Self-Acceptance
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• What Do I Think of My Life Overall?
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.
• Myth of the Ruined Life
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Competition Brings Out The Worst In Us
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Serenity
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• I have low self-esteem
  by Farrell Hannah
• Four-letter Words in Your Relationships
  by Farrell Hannah

Retirement & Aging

• When Partners Start Forgetting
  by Farrell Hannah
• Retirement…Lucky Me!
  by Farrell Hannah
• What Are You Doing After Work?
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Memory Loss With Aging
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• On Becoming a Grandparent
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Depression in the Elderly
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.

Stress & Anxiety

• Teens Who Cut
  by Maureen Chapman
• Workplace Bullying
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Living With a Chronic Illness: Why You Should Maintain Hope
  by Deborah Kors, Ph.D.
• A Day in the Life of Ann Xiety
  by Don Lasell, M.A.
• Back-to-School Anxiety
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.
• PTSD: Helping The Trauma Victim
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• PTSD: Behind A Glass Wall
  by Alivia Maric Ph.D.
• When Anxiety and Panic Take Over
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• Coping With Crazy Thoughts
  by Maureen Chapman
• Preparing for Post Holiday Blues
  by Denis Boyd, M.A.
• Why Can’t Everyday Be Like Christmas?
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Debriefing Traumatic Events
  by Rick Hancock, Psy.D.
• You Deserve a Breath Today
  by Farrell Hannah
• Fear of Abandonment
  by Simon Hearn, Ph.D.

Therapy

• Behind a Therapist's Door
  by Tena Colton, Psy.D.
• Interview with a Child Psychologist
  by Nancy Michel, M.A.

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