Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D.

About

Leigh W. Jerome, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, artist, and the founder and executive director of the non-profit art gallery and forum, Relational Space, with the mission to build a more just and sustainable world, inspired by art and informed through truth.

Recent Posts

Generational Shame and Other Secrets Passed on by Your Parents

Childhood seems so short, but individual, family, and/or cultural trauma can be passed along, influencing the recipient’s well-being throughout their lifetime.

How to Live in the Present Moment and Stop Worrying So Much

In times of social and political upheaval, anxiety can become overwhelming. Grounding oneself in the present while feeling empowered to act can be protective against the chaos.

Rediscovering Wonder: How to Spark Adult Imagination

Imagination is critical for understanding the world. Building a stronger imagination is like a superpower, sparking new ideas and innovations and enhancing personal fulfillment.

How Do You Know What You Know?

How do we know what we know? Developing a more nuanced understanding of the different types of knowledges and intelligences has valuable applications for your everyday life.

Why Does It Hurt to Feel Lonely?

Loneliness can be painful, with profound physiologic and psychological impacts. Understanding the factors associated with loneliness can help you manage it.

For Valentine's Day, Learn Your Mind-Body's Love Language

Our mind and body are intertwined and work bi-directionally. Interoception is our inner sense of perceiving the mind-body connection.

How to Resolve Most Any Conflict: The Solution

By mastering five steps, you can disentangle from the conflict escalation cycle and learn to communicate better and resolve problems positively.

How to Resolve Most Any Conflict: The Problem

While we believe what we say to others is generally understood, close to 75% of all communication is misunderstood due to biases, assumptions, expectations, and perceptual filters.

How You Can Tame a Raging Fight-or-Flight Response

Learn how to navigate a fierce fight-or-flight response and target stress, anxiety, and panic in real time to reverse the cascade and re-establish homeostasis.

From Melting Minds to United Hearts

Does extreme heat impact your mood & behavior? Climate events can cause devastating effects to individual minds & bodies and the health of our collective community.