Happiness 101: New Semester

Pop Quiz: Are you happier at work or at home? What IS happiness? True or False: People are either born happy or they’re not How many times a day does the average person complain? How many negative thoughts does the average person have per day? What would truly make you happy? Studies have shown over [...]

How to Make a Good Goal

On October 20th, Happiness 101 will explore that Happiness Activity of committing to your goals. So, it seemed appropro to go over a few of the basics of goal setting: * Measurable – It’s great to say I want to complain less, but unless the goal is measurable, it is difficult to know when you [...]

Doctors vs. Therapists

What is the difference between a doctor and a therapist?

What IS “Mental Illness” Anyway?

Where is the line between “normal” and “mentally ill”?

Forgiveness Group, Monday 10/26/09

Forgivness Group, Monday October 19th, 7pm

Happiness Through “Flow Experiences”

Happiness found through activities in which you lose track of time

Forgiveness

Forgiveness: What is it? What is it NOT? How, specifically do we forgive?

Feel Your Sadness

I would like to clear up a potential misunderstanding about “all this happiness stuff”. Yes, I am teaching Happiness 101 weekly. Yes, I am a mental health therapist specializing in Happiness. We definately strive to be Happy but you were born with a wide range of emotions, including sadness and anger. There are times when [...]

Diary of a Happy Therapist, Jumping for Joy, the Afterglow

After jumping (13,000 feet) for joy, Frank takes his first steps into a happier life.