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Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride. Dr. Judy Ho explains the why behind complex emotions, helps you form better relationships, and guides you down the path of self-understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 4, 2014 • 10min
013 SP How to Stop Avoiding Conflict
Conflict can feel daunting, but avoiding it only makes things worse. Discover thirteen practical tips to tackle tough conversations with confidence and compassion. Learn how a curious mindset and collaborative goals can transform conflicts into constructive dialogues. Master the art of effective communication to reduce defensiveness and foster genuine discussions. Equip yourself with strategies to engage meaningfully, ensuring clarity and understanding in even the trickiest situations.
Mar 7, 2014 • 10min
009 SP How to Beat Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
When all that’s left of the fa-la-las is rock-hard fruitcake, the winter blahs creep up, settle in, and hang around until spring. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 8 tips to deal with the blahs and their more serious cousin, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2014 • 9min
008 SP Do Antidepressants Work?
Antidepressants have been hailed as miracle drug rock stars and vilified as brain-changing happy pills. All promotion aside—good or bad—are they effective? Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen digs through the data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2014 • 9min
007 SP How to Beat Creativity Blocks
If your muse is on strike, what can you do to get it back on the job? The Savvy Psychologist has 8 strategies you can use to kick-start the flow of your creative juices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2014 • 9min
004 SP Why Your New Year's Resolutions Fail (and How You Can Change the Pattern)
There are three kinds of New Year’s resolutions. Will yours make it to February? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals what type of resolution survives, what fails, and how to recommit to yours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 23, 2014 • 9min
003 SP Talking to Myself - Is That Normal?
Talking to yourself again? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen assures you’re not going crazy. You’re simply thinking out loud, which is not only normal, but beneficial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2013 • 8min
000 What to Say to Someone with Cancer
When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the right words can be hard to come by. The good news: you can’t go wrong with heartfelt authenticity. Guest author, psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, has some helpful tips for what to say. Plus, the 7 things to avoid at all costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
