Less Stress, More Peace

Caregiving

Processing Complex Feelings Over a Parent’s Health Decline

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on October 2, 2026

An adult child from a dysfunctional, chaotic, or addicted family may have even more than others to process when a parent falls severely ill.

An adult child from a dysfunctional, chaotic, or addicted family may have even more than others to process when a parent falls severely ill.

Grief

Surrendering Control When a Loved One's Health Declines

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on September 27, 2026

When a loved one's health is in serious decline, letting go of a desire for control can help you reclaim peace.

When a loved one's health is in serious decline, letting go of a desire for control can help you reclaim peace.

Self-Help

"Life Crafting": Finding Your Life Purpose

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on August 27, 2026

Your dream of pursuing a meaningful and fulfilling life may be closer than you think.

Your dream of pursuing a meaningful and fulfilling life may be closer than you think.

Self-Help

10 Steps to Get Unstuck and Make That Needed Change

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on May 29, 2026

When we know we need to make a large life change, we can become frozen in fear and overwhelm. These 10 steps may help.

When we know we need to make a large life change, we can become frozen in fear and overwhelm. These 10 steps may help.

Self-Help

Why You Need a Hug

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on May 7, 2026

You may have heard that hugging releases the “love hormone,” oxytocin. What you may not know is that there are several ways to get a daily dose.

You may have heard that hugging releases the “love hormone,” oxytocin. What you may not know is that there are several ways to get a daily dose.

Friends

Find Comfort in Friendships During Turbulent Times

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on February 6, 2026

Lean on your "soul crew" to navigate life's storms together.

Lean on your "soul crew" to navigate life's storms together.

Self-Help

Tips for Coping and Grounding in a Topsy-Turvy World

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on September 26, 2025

Feeling a bit overwhelmed right now? You’re not alone. Here are a few tips for navigating an uncertain world and taking care of ourselves.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed right now? You’re not alone. Here are a few tips for navigating an uncertain world and taking care of ourselves.

Stress

The Amazing Power of 3 Deep Breaths

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on May 16, 2025

If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, you may want to try this easy technique to take the edge off a negative emotional state.

If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, you may want to try this easy technique to take the edge off a negative emotional state.

Grief

Traveling the Stages of Grief Over Current Events

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on February 22, 2025

Are you experiencing “sociopolitical grief?” The current state of global events may be pushing people to their emotional limits right now. Don't go it alone!

Are you experiencing “sociopolitical grief?” The current state of global events may be pushing people to their emotional limits right now. Don't go it alone!

Denial

Are You in Denial?

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on January 9, 2025

Denial is a defense mechanism that works—until it doesn’t. Try these techniques for uncovering your areas of denial.

Denial is a defense mechanism that works—until it doesn’t. Try these techniques for uncovering your areas of denial.

Trauma

Recognizing, Working With, and Healing Emotional Triggers

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on December 24, 2024

Emotional triggers may be a sign of unhealed trauma or childhood pain. Certain practices or exercises may assist in the healing process.

Emotional triggers may be a sign of unhealed trauma or childhood pain. Certain practices or exercises may assist in the healing process.

Self-Help

The Power of Hope and Faith in Uncertain Times

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on November 15, 2024

In uncertain and stressful times, it is especially important to find hope. Faith (in whatever form that takes) may also help. Both may protect well-being.

In uncertain and stressful times, it is especially important to find hope. Faith (in whatever form that takes) may also help. Both may protect well-being.

Stress

Research Reveals That Sound and Frequency Can Reduce Stress

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on October 24, 2024

Recent research shows that a sound bath using ancient vibrational musical instruments may help reduce stress and other negative mood states.

Recent research shows that a sound bath using ancient vibrational musical instruments may help reduce stress and other negative mood states.

Fear

Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on October 12, 2024

Are you willing to become a more courageous version of yourself? Gradually trying feared activities may help to create a more courageous mindset.

Are you willing to become a more courageous version of yourself? Gradually trying feared activities may help to create a more courageous mindset.

Intergenerational Trauma

Crazy Cat Lady: The Importance of Healing Anger and Misogyny

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on September 7, 2024

Intergenerational trauma may lie at the root of anger toward women, minorities, and others who are viewed as different. Healing that trauma may be a step toward healing society.

Intergenerational trauma may lie at the root of anger toward women, minorities, and others who are viewed as different. Healing that trauma may be a step toward healing society.

Self-Help

A Deeper Dive Into Moving Abroad

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on July 12, 2024

How will you support yourself in a move abroad? Options abound for paying your bills, obtaining psychotherapy, and other logistical considerations of a move abroad.

How will you support yourself in a move abroad? Options abound for paying your bills, obtaining psychotherapy, and other logistical considerations of a move abroad.

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Loving an Aging Parent

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on July 4, 2024

Aging parents and you: the challenge of processing childhood baggage while assisting a senior parent.

Aging parents and you: the challenge of processing childhood baggage while assisting a senior parent.

Grief

“Be Strong!”: What Not to Say to a Grieving Person

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on May 26, 2024

You don’t need to “Be Strong” when you’re grieving but reach out to others for support. If the grief gets too much, consider talking to a counselor.

You don’t need to “Be Strong” when you’re grieving but reach out to others for support. If the grief gets too much, consider talking to a counselor.

Self-Help

12 Key Qualities of Countries to Consider When Moving Abroad

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on May 1, 2024

What are you looking for in a target country?

What are you looking for in a target country?

Personality

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Moving Abroad

Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D. on March 29, 2024

Is moving abroad right for you, your personality, and your relationships? A psychologist with experience living abroad weighs in with tips in this updated blog.

Is moving abroad right for you, your personality, and your relationships? A psychologist with experience living abroad weighs in with tips in this updated blog.