Author: Alice Boyes, PhD.

Relationships Let’s say: You see your partner as controlling. Let’s also say: this has large elements of truth. There are 2 psychological barriers to getting unstuck here 1.

This is a very easy and quick exercise. What’s awesome about it is that it’s experiential. It requires you to physically experience something rather than attempting to learn

– Only use your bedroom for sleep and sex. – Have a bedtime routine for cueing yourself into winding down for sleep, just as you would for a

Last month I answered some questions for a journalist writing an article on circadian rhythms and mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder). The article isn’t out yet

Self change is tough. Trying to change someone else is usually banging your head against a brick wall. Ask yourself: How do I want my partner to be

Reassurance seeking is a common pattern in clients with high worry (e.g. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Attachment/Relationship anxiety) The “Reassurance Seeking / Anxiety Trap” is that reassurance

Some days, everything is going well and I think I’m a great psychology PhD. Some days I think I am indeed awesome, lol. But, there are moments when

One of the most stress-reducing and time-saving things I’ve done in the last year has been to stick up a plastic 3M hook that I hang my keys

A hallmark of psychological health is the ability to think flexibly. When people get depressed, are highly anxious, or are feeling high levels of negative emotions for other

Here are 3 cycles I frequently see in people who are having relationships problems. These particularly commonly occur when one or both partners has low self esteem. Person