The Science of Happiness
What is the science of happiness? Is it our environment that shapes it? Or is it something else? Check out this intriguing and witty TED talk by Dan Gilbert, who touches upon why we do or do not feel happy.
Newsletter
Welcome to our newsletter! Here you'll find a mixture of articles written by our staff, clinician spotlights, resources for clients & their families, and much more...
The Teenage Brain
There’s no getting around it – the teenage years can be hard, for both teens themselves and their families. At Counseling Services of Greater Boston, we treat a good deal of adolescents, and we know it can be challenging to navigate AND to to support. If you’re struggling to contain your emotions, or understand your son’s mood swings, check out this video by Sci Show. It explains in layman’s terms what the brain is going through during the teenage years – and it just might make more sense of your family’s current challenges.
A Mouse Explains Meditation
Happy early 4th, everyone!
You have got to check out this amazing animated video on meditation, narrated by Dan Harris (a reporter on Good Morning America, who has also struggled with anxiety). In fact, he recently penned a book entitled, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story. In this video, he breaks down the process and science behind meditation, making it easy to understand and accessible for anyone.
Check it out!
Supporting Mental Illness Vs. Physical Illness
Hi all! Hope you’re having a great week. What can be the difference between the support we provide for physical illness and mental illness? Take a moment out of your hectic day to check out this insightful TED talk by an older brother who witnessed the difference between the support received for his mother’s breast cancer, and his brother’s bipolar disorder.
Do You Know Any Narcissists?
Read this interesting article on narcissism from Psychology Today!
Motivation for Your Monday
Memorial Day
We at Counseling Services of Greater Boston wish you and yours a happy Memorial Day. We also recognize a few things: that this day can be tough for those who have lost a loved one due to their service, and that coming home can be hard on veteran’s mental health – sometimes in the form of PTSD. Take a minute to watch this address by Mental Health America and pass it along to anyone who may be in need of veteran’s resources.
Lessons From the Mental Hospital
Check out this great TED talk from one of our personal faves, Glennon Doyle Melton. Glennon is a recovering alcoholic and bulimic, and has her own blog called Momastery. She’s also written Carry On, Warrior, and, in her words, is a “truth teller and hope spreader”. In this clip, Glennon speaks to the “capes” we all wear in an effort to hide our true selves.
And don’t forget to stop by our table at the forum on suicide prevention on May 20th! Counseling Services of Greater Boston will be attending this community event hosted by Wakefield Public Schools and the Massachusetts Northeast Region Suicide Prevention Coalition. We may even have some artistic activities for all to enjoy. See you there!
Just Some Motivational Memes for your Saturday…
Hope you enjoy Mother’s Day weekend, all!
Mindfulness and Mothering
Happy Spring, everyone. We hope you get a chance to be out and about enjoying the almost 80 degree temps that will arrive on Monday! And for those who are mothers – an early Happy Mother’s Day to you. In honor of this neverending, rewarding, exhausting job, we are posting a wonderful article about staying mindful when your child is ill.
Dr. Sue Orsillo is the co-author of The Mindful Way Through Anxiety. In this book and interview she provides a way for moms to navigate the dark waters of anxiety when our children are ill.
