By Magna Porterfield, Ph.D., Psychologist If you were to one day record all of your thoughts, what would you discover? You might be surprised at what you would find. What we think reveals a lot…
By Magna Porterfield, Ph.D. Fear! Anxiety! Most of us have experienced these at one time or another. This is not all bad. There are times when fear and anxiety can be beneficial in that they…
By Magna Parks-Porterfield, Ph.D. (Psychologist) Gratitude – how thankful are you? We all have the capacity to express gratitude. But, many of us fall short in this area. Psychologists have actually studied the habits of…
By Magna Parks-Porterfield, Ph.D. Have you experienced difficulties or hardships in your life? If you are a living, moving being you are probably answering this question with a resounding “yes”! Most recently, many of us…
By Magna Porterfield, Ph.D. Typically when we hear “You are what you eat,” we think of the link between diet and physical health. However, we now know that what we eat also has a powerful…
Magna Porterfield, Ph.D. (Psychologist) During this coronavirus pandemic, how much hope do you have? Many are in despair because they have experienced loss on many levels, including loss of loved ones, job security, health, finances,…
Some of you may be asking, what is self control? In a nutshell, it has to do with delaying short term gratification for long term outcomes. Many of you have likely heard of the experiment…
By Magna Parks, PHD Television – a favorite past time for many. But, as innocent as this activity may appear, did you know that watching it (especially entertainment television) can be harmful to your mental…
By Magna Parks, PHD ADHD – an abbreviation for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – has reportedly become more prevalent among children today. The general symptoms of ADHD include problems with inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Many professionals (such…
By Magna Parks, PHD The relation that exists between the mind and the body is very intimate. When one is affected, the other sympathizes.” These words were written in the mid 1800s by a health educator.…