The Power of Peer Influence on Adolescents

The Power of Peer Influence on Adolescents

Peer pressure can exert a powerful influence on adolescent behavior. Whether it’s trying out new activities, experimenting with substances, or conforming to social norms, adolescents often feel pressure to fit in with their peers. Although “peer pressure” gets a...
9 Phrases of the Emotionally Secure

9 Phrases of the Emotionally Secure

A recent CNBC article, by Dr. Cortney Warren, outlines 9 phrases you use if you’re more emotionally secure than most. Thanks to author and therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab for the find. “Let me think about that before I respond.” One of the most noticeable...
Body Neutrality and How You Can Practice It

Body Neutrality and How You Can Practice It

In a direct response to diet culture and societal pressure to be a certain size, body positivity quickly became an internet buzzword, and today it is used in everyday conversations to challenge negative body image and promote a more inclusive and body-diverse...
Resolutions: Finding Your Why

Resolutions: Finding Your Why

Resolutions: Finding Your Why With January comes all sorts of resolutions.  Our “should” voices start trying to exert themselves … “Lose Weight…” “Get organized…” “Get your finances in check…”  While all among the Top 5 resolutions, it is not surprising that...