By Emily Runyan | March 3, 2025

Understanding Behavior as Communication

When children and teens act out or withdraw, they're not just misbehaving - they're communicating. Whether through tantrums,...

By Emily Runyan | March 1, 2025

The Anatomy of Misunderstanding What Makes an Experience Traumatic?

Contrary to common belief, trauma isn't defined solely by the event itself. If it shifts your view of...

By Emily Runyan | February 1, 2025

Misunderstandings often lie at the heart of our relationship conflicts. Like a game of telephone we played as children, messages between partners can become distorted,...

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[This article is Part 3 in a series on creating long-term healthy lifestyle. Check out Part 1: Create Your Vision, and Part 2: Set A Goal, before reading part 3.]

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“What if I told you, there was something you could do right now, that would have an immediate positive benefit for your brain, including your mood and your focus…and that could last a long time, protecting your brain from conditions like depression and alzheimers?

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Life transitions, such as moving or starting a new job, hold both the excitement of untapped opportunity, and the stress that comes with change. During these transitions, health and wellness-related goals often take a backseat.

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It’s the end of January, which means the majority of people have given up on their New Year’s Resolutions. Only to try again next year. Why is it so hard to change?

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