Even though anger is a primary emotion, it is not always what it seems. Many times, anger is a secondary emotion that is fueled by another, more vulnerable, emotion. For example, anxiety and depression could be the underlying factors associated with the outward expression of anger. Anger is a bold

Sensory Integration Disorder (sometimes called Sensory Processing Disorder) is a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Children with good sensory integration can easily filter out the important from the unimportant stimuli in their world (for e.g., paying attention

Selective Mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that occurs when a child has difficulty speaking in select situations in which he or she does not feel comfortable. For example, a child might be able to speak and communicate with a parent in settings where he or she feels safe and

Teenagers spend a majority of their daily lives using social media due to the ease of access to websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat on cellphones and laptops. Humans have the innate desire to connect to others in meaningful ways and social media outlets have made this easier for

Sleep is something we do every day and yet, it’s maintenance can be overlooked. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, a decrease in “good sleep” may be noticed but fall to the bottom of our task list. The benefits of sleep can improve not only mood but our

Oftentimes, children display a range of impulsive behaviors, such as talking back to a parent or teacher, having difficulty paying attention, experiencing problems with organization, etc. Some children may only experience these concerns short-term, but for other children it may be an ongoing issue that lasts for several years. Children

HUD APPROVAL Certificate-Intercommunity Journey’s Way Housing Counselors were recently awarded HUD certification for the next three years. Our housing counseling program was deficiency free during our first ever HUD performance review. We are extremely grateful for the work that our counselors do for our aging population in and around our

There are many challenges and stressors that individuals undergo on a day-to-day basis. Research shows that there are various negative consequences associated with stress. These consequences consist of increased depression, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, psychological isolation, job dissatisfaction, disrupted personal relationships, and loneliness. Additionally, stress impacts ones ability to be effective

Recent research in cultural psychology suggests that therapists in the United States overemphasize culture when explaining the behavior of racial and ethnic minorities. There is recent evidence showing the existence of what is called the “cultural (mis)attribution bias.” This is the belief that American therapists place more emphasis on culture

According to the American Psychological Association (2004), most people experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Trauma is defined as the “exposure to action or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence (APA, 2013). The APA (2004) also suggests that some populations, such as military personnel, emergency responders,