by Maria Karefilakis | Nov 29, 2021 | The Mind
If you’ve heard the term executive function impairments, it may seem a bit clinical and, in a word, confusing. For parents who may have questions about this, let’s take some time to explain what is meant by executive function and potential effects from having...
by Maria Karefilakis | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
You may have recently heard of the term psycho cybernetics. While it is an older concept, it has received renewed attention in recent years. Psycho Cybernetics is a psychological concept for understanding how people achieve, or fail to achieve, goals. Let’s take a...
by Maria Karefilakis | Mar 5, 2020 | Advice, Anxiety, Overthinking, The Mind
Self-esteem is about how you feel about yourself. Balanced self-esteem means that you have positive, healthy self-perception and feel good about yourself. People with healthy self-esteem are self-assured, with a developed sense of self-worth and self-acceptance. These...
by Maria Karefilakis | Feb 3, 2020 | Advice
Mental illness doesn’t affect just a person who suffers from it. It usually profoundly penetrates every pore of family life. As a partner or a family member of a person who is struggling with mental illness, you may feel helpless and desperate. Regardless of your...
by Maria Karefilakis | Feb 22, 2019 | The Mind
Your brain is a vastly interesting object. In fact, it is likely one of the most complex things in the universe. However, the brain can ultimately be divided into two distinct yet connected systems: the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. The conscious mind is...
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