Workings of Well-Being

Helping individuals and organizations build practical skills for a sustainable well-being

Memory

Is your memory slipping? The reason may surprise you.

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on April 14, 2018

Is your memory slipping? Check out these surprising helpful hints that can strengthen the memory center of your brain!

Is your memory slipping? Check out these surprising helpful hints that can strengthen the memory center of your brain!

Neuroscience

Change Your Brain With Cognitive Therapy

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on November 15, 2017

Ever question the touchy-feely techniques recommended by your therapist? Here's why you should take their advice!

Ever question the touchy-feely techniques recommended by your therapist? Here's why you should take their advice!

Trauma

To Heal Trauma, Work with the Body

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on August 20, 2017

When cognitive therapy is not enough to heal trauma, consider taking a body-based approach.

When cognitive therapy is not enough to heal trauma, consider taking a body-based approach.

Anxiety

Anxiety: The Perpetual Game of Mental Whac-A-Mole

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on March 30, 2017

Are your anxious thoughts exhausting you? Here's what you can do.

Are your anxious thoughts exhausting you? Here's what you can do.

Trauma

How to Heal the Traumatized Brain

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on March 13, 2017

Have you suffered a trauma and wonder why you feel so anxious and out of control? The answers are in your brain.

Have you suffered a trauma and wonder why you feel so anxious and out of control? The answers are in your brain.

Gaslighting

Bringing Gaslighting to Light, Part IV

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on January 6, 2017

Are you being gaslighted? Here are some actions you can take.

Are you being gaslighted? Here are some actions you can take.

Gaslighting

10 Signs That Gaslighting Is Destroying a Relationship

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on October 24, 2016

Do you know how to recognize the signs of gaslighting?

Do you know how to recognize the signs of gaslighting?

Gaslighting

Bringing Gaslighting to Light, Part II

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on May 5, 2016

No, you're not "crazy," you're being gaslighted. Start to understand and recognize this sneaky method of emotional manipulation, and take back control of your own mind.

No, you're not "crazy," you're being gaslighted. Start to understand and recognize this sneaky method of emotional manipulation, and take back control of your own mind.

Gaslighting

Bringing Gaslighting to Light, Part I

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on March 31, 2016

No, you're not "crazy," you're being gaslighted. Start to understand and recognize this sneaky method of emotional manipulation, and take back control of your own mind!

No, you're not "crazy," you're being gaslighted. Start to understand and recognize this sneaky method of emotional manipulation, and take back control of your own mind!

Self-Esteem

Suffer from Low Self-Esteem? Consider a Feminist Therapist

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on March 16, 2016

Low self-esteem is a main reason many clients seek mental health services. Feminist therapy offers patient-focused, empowering solutions to this extremely common issue.

Low self-esteem is a main reason many clients seek mental health services. Feminist therapy offers patient-focused, empowering solutions to this extremely common issue.

Trauma

Recognizing the Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress

Jennifer L Sweeton Psy.D. on July 4, 2013

A substantial percentage of people in the U.S. will suffer from distressing post-trauma reactions due to traumatic events. How do we know if we, or people we love, need help?

A substantial percentage of people in the U.S. will suffer from distressing post-trauma reactions due to traumatic events. How do we know if we, or people we love, need help?