Just like you’d need to build up your cardiovascular endurance before crushing that 5K, you need to work your self-efficacy in small ways to see lasting results, says Brian Licuanan, PhD, a California-based clinical psychologist and author of How to Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment. READ ARTICLE
Category: Behavioral
How Resting in a Nap Pod Could Improve Your Health
“Naps can also help with mental/emotional health by reducing cortisol levels and stress overall, which can mitigate anxiety, depression, and any distressing emotions.” READ ARTICLE
Holiday gatherings can lead to stress eating: Try these 5 tips to control it
“Spending the holidays around family and friends can stir up a lot of emotions. And when festivities also incorporate lots of indulgent foods, it can be challenging to control emotional eating.” READ ARTICLE
Election Burnout Is Real—A Psychologist’s Advice on Staying Informed Without the Stress
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and burned this Election Day? Well, it turns out you’re not alone! According to a recent survey, 72% of the country is feeling the exact same way. This is why we sat down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist & Author of How to Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment, to learn how… Continue reading Election Burnout Is Real—A Psychologist’s Advice on Staying Informed Without the Stress
Trust Me, I’m a Psychologist and I Swear By These 6 Surprising Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
“Sure, meditation, getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and taking supplements are known ways of reducing anxiety. However, there are some other more unique methods that can help calm your nerves. Body Network spoke with Brian F. Licuanan, PhD, board-certified clinical psychologist and author of How to Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment, who shares… Continue reading Trust Me, I’m a Psychologist and I Swear By These 6 Surprising Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
Sleepwalking: what causes walking in your sleep and how does it affect your health
“If you find yourself in another room or location in the home, or even outside the home and don’t have recollection as to how you got there,” you might have been sleepwalking, says Brian Licuanan, a clinical psychologist and author. READ ARTICLE
The 7 Biggest Red Flags That You Can’t Trust Someone, According to Psychotherapists and Psychologists
Lack of trust can be present in a friendship, too. It’s possible to feel closed off and guarded around certain friends, says Licuanan. One potential sign on a toxic friendship is a feeling of being guarded or closed off—for example, the lack of ability to be your authentic self around that person or the desire… Continue reading The 7 Biggest Red Flags That You Can’t Trust Someone, According to Psychotherapists and Psychologists
Heroes of the Addiction Crisis
“I define humility in this context as “accepting there is a challenge and the need to manage it and respect its capabilities.” Having humility prevents overconfidence and disrespecting the capabilities of what a person is up against.” READ ARTICLE