This Is Your Brain On Nostalgia

Nostalgia.  That feeling can be described as a longing for the past and an idealized yearning for a better moment in time.  Songs can trigger feelings of nostalgia, such as Yesterday by The Beatles or Do You Remember the Time by Michael Jackson. 

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Sara Perretta
Trust; More Than A Feeling

Trust.  It’s more than a feeling. It is complex. It is the glue that holds relationships together. How do people develop trust in a relationship? Developing trust is a foundation of a healthy relationship and when this trust is broken, for example, when there has been betrayal, it is hard to repair and can feel traumatic.

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Sara Perretta
How To Choose A Therapist

Are you considering starting therapy but overwhelmed by the different types of therapists out there?  This is not uncommon, especially if it’s your first time seeking a therapist.  There are different types of therapists out there with different credentials, and it is helpful to know what it is that you need before hiring a therapist.

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Sara Perretta
Discover Your Love Language

I stumbled upon the concept of love language when I was downtown at a conference one summer evening. I ended up meeting a couple who looked really happy together and asked them how they met. It turns out they had both read the same book, a book entitled Love Language.

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Sara Perretta
Anxiety and Your Loopy Mind

Thoughts that spiral out of control. Overthinking yourself into a negative state of mind that becomes like an infinite loop where you feel there’s no way out. Round and round you go, and you’ve entered into the loopy thinking style that’s sabotaging your happiness and peace of mind.

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Sara Perretta
Coping With Grief, The 5 Stages

Grief can be described as the feelings of deep sorrow that accompanies the death of a loved one and can also be experienced by someone who feels a loss after developing a long term or terminal illness. The experience of loss can be deeply troubling, and traumatic and can sometimes take years to process.

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Sara Perretta
Forgiving Others Reduces Stress

Forgiveness can be defined as a process by which one who may have felt initially wronged, victimized, harmed or hurt experiences a change of attitude and feelings towards the person who wronged them and is able to overcome the impact of the offence, or mistake

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Sara Perretta
The Pyramid of Needs

Motivation. Where does it come from? Having an understanding of what drives our motivation can help get us going in a certain direction or at least get us to place our focus somewhere again. Being out of tune with what you need can lead you nowhere. Here, we explore Maslow's Theory of Motivation.

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Sara Perretta
The Art of Setting Boundaries

Boundaries or limits are those invisible parameters people set that create some space between themselves and others. They are the internal and external spaces that separate the individual from the surrounding world and others.

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Sara Perretta
Enhancing Your Self-Esteem

Self-esteem can be described as how we view ourselves. A person’s overall sense of worth and the value that we place on ourselves. It is more than simply liking oneself but being able to stand in the affirmative that you have a right to be happy and to live a satisfying and fulfilling life

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Sara Perretta
What Is This Thing Called Love

Love.  There must be something captivating about it.  There must be something fun about it.  There must be something confusing about it.  Artists never get tired of writing about it, endless singers have belted out some lyrics about it. 

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Sara Perretta
The Monkey Mind

That endless chatter.  Those restless thoughts that just won’t stop racing through your mind.  There is a circus going on in your head from what you did yesterday or forgot to do and what you’re supposed to be doing next week.

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Sara Perretta
Improving Your Communication Style

What type of communicator are you in your relationships?  Becoming aware of the type of communicator you are can help you to understand better how it is affecting your relationship with others, either at work with colleagues or in your personal relationships.

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Sara Perretta
Overcoming Perfectionism

Perfectionism is a common issue that many individuals face. Despite its prevalence, it is often viewed as a positive trait during job interviews. However, perfectionism can lead to significant stress and anxiety.

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Sara Perretta