What Is the Positivity Effect? And How to Implement It
While the “positivity effect” has been studied and referenced for decades (since the 1970s), not everyone knows about this phenomenon. Put simply, the positivity effect is a virtuous cycle where positive thoughts and feelings promote more self-perception...
Feeling Our Feelings: The Why and How
You’ve tried everything. You’ve tried ignoring the sadness – but you kept finding your attention drifting towards the aching in your chest and the heaviness in your body. You tried distracting yourself from the feeling, which worked for a little while… until it...
How Listening to Music Can Help You
Maybe you’ve heard your friends talk about their favorite studying or working music and tried it yourself, only to find that you couldn’t remember a single thing you read while you were listening. Or, maybe you’re on the opposite side of that coin, and you remember...
Maria Dimachkie, ACSW
Maria Dimachkie, ACSW Therapist in Sacramento & Online maria@lovehealgrow.com 916.538.0660 pronouns: she, her, hers Available Tuesdays – Saturdays (including evenings) Specialties: Relationship & Sex Therapy Survivors of Sexual Trauma & Relationship...
What Is Alexithymia?
The term “alexithymia” is Greek in origin and simply means “no emotions for words.” This aptly named psychological term describes individuals with trouble feeling and/or expressing emotions. In other words, it is used to describe those who are unconnected (either...
