In It Together

Self-Help

How to Start a Daily Exercise Habit You Can Stick To

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on March 22, 2023

Do you have 10 minutes to set aside for exercise today? Here are 12 tips to make it happen.

Do you have 10 minutes to set aside for exercise today? Here are 12 tips to make it happen.

Depression

Boosting Your Mood Beyond Meds and Therapy

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 24, 2023

Are you struggling with chronic low mood or low energy? Lifestyle habits may be holding you back from contentment.

Are you struggling with chronic low mood or low energy? Lifestyle habits may be holding you back from contentment.

Diet

Improving Your Lifestyle and Your Genes

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on January 17, 2023

How do our daily lifestyle choices tip the balance between illness and wellness? Epigenetics provides an explanation.

How do our daily lifestyle choices tip the balance between illness and wellness? Epigenetics provides an explanation.

Body Image

Body Image and Weight

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 20, 2022

Do you find yourself overly focused on weight and body image? Included here are 5 tips to help shift your focus to overall emotional and physical well-being.

Do you find yourself overly focused on weight and body image? Included here are 5 tips to help shift your focus to overall emotional and physical well-being.

Body Language

Tips on Using Your Body Language to Make a Better Impression

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on August 2, 2022

How can our body language send the right signals? We can tune in to what we're doing and make some changes.

How can our body language send the right signals? We can tune in to what we're doing and make some changes.

Mating

10 Signs That a Date Isn't Going Very Well

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on July 29, 2022

What can body language tell you about your date's attraction to you? It can help to watch for signs of disinterest.

What can body language tell you about your date's attraction to you? It can help to watch for signs of disinterest.

Body Language

Body Language Misreads

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on June 30, 2022

Is your body language being misread? Maybe you're signaling something that you're not really intending.

Is your body language being misread? Maybe you're signaling something that you're not really intending.

Grief

Prolonged Grief vs. Normal Grief

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on May 11, 2022

How much is too much grief? New guidelines have been added to the DSM-V.

How much is too much grief? New guidelines have been added to the DSM-V.

Relationships

How to Stop Taking on Too Much Responsibility for Others

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on April 7, 2022

Do you find yourself often rescuing others from the problems they have caused, or agreeing to do something you don't want to do, and later feeling resentful about it?

Do you find yourself often rescuing others from the problems they have caused, or agreeing to do something you don't want to do, and later feeling resentful about it?

Codependency

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Narcissists?

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on November 3, 2021

Which traits make a person most vulnerable to narcissists? You may be falsely assuming that being an empath makes you vulnerable.

Which traits make a person most vulnerable to narcissists? You may be falsely assuming that being an empath makes you vulnerable.

Stress

The Simplest Stress Management Skill

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on July 31, 2021

Have you tried deep breathing when you feel stressed? Here are 2 simple methods, and why it works when done right.

Have you tried deep breathing when you feel stressed? Here are 2 simple methods, and why it works when done right.

Online Therapy

Online Couples Counseling

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on June 26, 2021

Wondering if online couples counseling works? Time-saving convenience may be why it is here to stay.

Wondering if online couples counseling works? Time-saving convenience may be why it is here to stay.

Embarrassment

3 Dangers of Shaming

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on March 25, 2021

What are the harmful effects of shaming? A wide range of emotional and behavioral problems including addiction, depression, and violence.

What are the harmful effects of shaming? A wide range of emotional and behavioral problems including addiction, depression, and violence.

Empathy

4 Critical Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 28, 2021

Are you aware of the red flags of a toxic relationship? These four types of behavior should not be ignored.

Are you aware of the red flags of a toxic relationship? These four types of behavior should not be ignored.

Perfectionism

When Perfectionism Harms You or Your Relationships

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 2, 2021

Is your perfectionism harming you or your relationships? Here are 5 ways to cope with perfectionist tendencies.

Is your perfectionism harming you or your relationships? Here are 5 ways to cope with perfectionist tendencies.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Social Distancing Among Vampire Bats

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on October 29, 2020

New research shows that vampire bats socially isolate when feeling ill. Why don't we do the same to avoid spreading COVID-19?

New research shows that vampire bats socially isolate when feeling ill. Why don't we do the same to avoid spreading COVID-19?

Relationships

How Couples Counseling Can Improve Relationships

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 30, 2020

Are your expectations about being a couple setting you up for frustration? Couples counseling can help.

Are your expectations about being a couple setting you up for frustration? Couples counseling can help.

Dementia

Staying Sharp as We Age

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 29, 2020

Can we improve our odds of staying mentally sharp as we age? While new research shows how genetics play a role, other factors make a difference.

Can we improve our odds of staying mentally sharp as we age? While new research shows how genetics play a role, other factors make a difference.

Relationships

4 Motives Behind Love Bombing

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 27, 2020

Why does love-bombing happen? There are various motives to consider.

Why does love-bombing happen? There are various motives to consider.

Attention

Problem Solving Skills for Couples

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on June 16, 2020

Do you often feel that your partner doesn't listen to you? Both the speaker and the listener need to pay attention in different ways.

Do you often feel that your partner doesn't listen to you? Both the speaker and the listener need to pay attention in different ways.