by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 28, 2023 | Therapeutic Humor: Emotions
Tip 1: Activate Humor 1: Tickle your Funny Bone; Visualize one of your favorite humorous experiences. For example, recall a moment where you laughed so hard you cried or fell down. This can help you in at least 3 healthy ways. First, when you laugh you exercise...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 26, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
How to Determine that Your Therapist is Not Right for You Here are a few tips to determine if your therapist is NOT right for you: You do not feel understood: Trust your gut. If you do not feel understood by your therapist then your therapist is likely not truly...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 26, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
First, it is important to understand that when you are starting therapy and feeling uncomfortable, for the most part, that has to do with dealing with the unknown. Therefore, the more you can “know” about the therapy, the therapist, the process, etc. the less anxious...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jan 16, 2023 | Health and Wellness
One of the secret habits that boosts heart health is adding humor to the fabric of your being. Humor (and laughter) are directly related to heart health. Sense of humor and heart disease have a negative correlation. This means that people with high...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jan 16, 2023 | Interpersonal Relationships
Emotional Intimacy and How it Benefits Relationships Emotional intimacy is the bond that connects people together. It is often a combination of understanding another, understanding oneself, and communicating both to a partner or friend. From a basic survival mode,...
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