Psychological Well-being

Lisa Cooper

The Hidden Dangers of Fear: How Anxiety and Insecurity Affect Our Health

It's well known that stress can lead to insomnia, overeating, and heart problems. However, experts reveal that the fear of losing one's livelihood and...

Lisa Cooper

The Dance of Life and Destruction

In this chaotic blend, we find acceptance of others as they are, relinquishing claims to parents, a tragic awareness of our own lives amid a corduroy ...

Lisa Cooper

The Importance of Giving Generously: A Lesson from Hotel Towels

Giving ahead and giving more is a concept that resonates deeply with Gordon Neufeld's theory of development. But what does this look like in practice?...

Lisa Cooper

10 Early Warning Signs in a Relationship You Shouldn't Ignore

At the beginning of a relationship, people often strive to make a great impression, sometimes going out of their way to appear perfect. Fueled by emot...

Lisa Cooper

The Right to Happiness

As a psychologist, I dream of a world where our profession becomes obsolete. Imagine a society where healthy adults raise children in an ecologically ...

Lisa Cooper

The Journey Through Divorce

Divorce can feel like a series of self-imposed prisons. From my own experience, perhaps you’ll recognize some of the stages I went through.A few mon...

Lisa Cooper

Dealing with Toxic Family Members: A Guide to Protecting Your Well-Being

“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Family relationships are unique, deeply personal, and meant to be l...

Lisa Cooper

Mastering the Art of Small Talk

The technique of "small talk," which comes naturally to those with emotional intelligence, is crucial for enhancing communicative competence and engag...

Lisa Cooper

Understanding Hatred: A Reflection on Love Turned Inside Out

Have you noticed that as we age, we tend to shy away from unfamiliar tasks that demand intense focus and learning? Let me share a little secret with y...

Lisa Cooper

Embracing Change: Keeping Your Brain Agile and Active

Have you noticed that as we age, we tend to shy away from unfamiliar tasks that demand intense focus and learning? Let me share a little secret with y...

Lisa Cooper

Understanding Perseverance: Building Resilience at Any Age

Perseverance, often studied in the context of childhood development, becomes even more crucial in adulthood when faced with life's most challenging ob...

Lisa Cooper

Blindness to Betrayal

"We cannot be betrayed by someone we don't trust." This sentiment often rings true, especially when it involves our closest relationships. We often li...

Lisa Cooper

The Reality of Being a Mistress: Reflections and Choices

For women who have experienced being a mistress, especially over an extended period, facing the truth can be harsh and eye-opening. Despite romanticiz...

Lisa Cooper

Understanding the Nature of Reproach

In examining the impact of reproach, Professor Sergei Liebig's research sheds light on its pervasive influence, affecting both men and women on a dail...

Lisa Cooper

Promises to Navigate Mistreatment with Grace

When faced with mistreatment from those closest to us, it becomes crucial to assert our boundaries for the sake of our own well-being. These situation...