Today, let’s look at facial expressions as a key component to communicating to others our inner feelings, which also communicates to… Today, let’s look at facial expressions as a key […]
Vocal Bursts
Nonverbal communication is important in being able to signal to others our inner thoughts. Nonverbal communication is important in being… Nonverbal communication is important in being able to signal to […]
Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs
Learn how to approach deescalation and make it a real process. Melissa was invited to be interviewed by Chris Deferio of The Keys to the… Learn how to approach deescalation […]
Harness the Power of the Question
Asking ourselves questions is a natural way to enhance our curiosity and decrease our anxious, looping thoughts. If we spend time… Asking ourselves questions is a natural way to enhance […]
Open Expression at all Costs?
When we think about openly expressing our thoughts and feelings, we can have hesitation. Some of those feelings may be warranted. “Wait!… When we think about openly expressing our thoughts […]
The myth of “neutral” expressions
Nonverbal communication is important to signal to others our inner thoughts. What happens when we attempt to express “neutrality”? Is a… Nonverbal communication is important to signal to others our […]
Are you counting your spoons? Neurodiversity, disability, chronic illness or
When not neurotypical, identifying one’s inner state may be a challenge. Sometimes the only time it’s easy to identify how one feels when… When not neurotypical, identifying one’s inner state […]
Giving language to our internal experiences
Sometimes, when not neurotypical, it may be a challenge to give clear and concise labels to your inner state. Confidently saying, “I feel… Sometimes, when not neurotypical, it may be […]
Making memories, building brains
The process for how humans make & access memories isn’t totally understood. Recent research seems to indicate that memories are stored in… The process for how humans make & access […]
Being a Trusted Adult
We created this pdf to help families connect with one another with more open expression and creating a sense of safety for youth and teens. We created this pdf to […]
Social interacting & brain activity
Here at Mind Over Matters, several of us are trained in using Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) to help clients… Here at Mind Over Matters, several of us are […]
Complex PTSD
Many professionals have lamented that since a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is limited to a single event, a client… Many professionals have lamented that since a diagnosis of […]
New research on the brain & depression
Researchers in Hong Kong have recently published their findings on the connection between a part of the brain stem (pons) and the… Researchers in Hong Kong have recently published their […]
Sleep problems related to more than tiredness
According to researchers, interruptions in circadian rhythm patterns appear to be highly correlated to mental health issues. New research… According to researchers, interruptions in circadian rhythm patterns appear to be […]
Can food affect anxiety?
Researchers in psychology and nutrition often find connections between what we what we eat and how we feel. You may have noticed that… Researchers in psychology and nutrition often find […]
The mystery of the human brain
While mammals and other primates have similar highly developed prefrontal cortex, the front portion of our brains that performs “higher… While mammals and other primates have similar highly developed prefrontal […]
Cooperation & sleep, an important connection
We have all experienced being less patient when we don’t get enough sleep. We have heard how it affects our psychological and physical… We have all experienced being less patient […]
Financial Therapy?!
Avoiding bank or credit card statements because you feel anxious or overwhelmed? Feeling shame or guilt about debt? Do big financial… Avoiding bank or credit card statements because you feel […]
Relationship to self-control & worms
A recent study at the University of Cambridge looked at Eurasian Jays and the links between self-control with other qualities. Similar to… A recent study at the University of Cambridge […]
Interesting ideas on hormones & bonding
The complex study of the relationship between hormones in humanity (and animals) continues with a recent addition from researchers in… The complex study of the relationship between hormones in humanity […]
News or media have you feeling “down”?
A recent study seems to indicate a link between not only the negative effects of “media addiction” on mental health but also on our… A recent study seems to indicate […]
Catch “treatment resistant” depression for recovery
If you’ve been treated for depression but your symptoms haven’t improved, you may have treatment-resistant depression. A recent study… If you’ve been treated for depression but your symptoms haven’t improved, […]
Can you say, “proopiomelanocortin” five times fast?
Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) is located inside the brain in the hypothalamus. This part of the brain is attributed to regulating hunger,… Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) is located inside the brain in the hypothalamus. […]
What to do for prenatal and postnatal depression
In a recent longitudinal study, researchers found a high correlation between behavioral health interventions and protecting women with… In a recent longitudinal study, researchers found a high correlation between behavioral […]
Can discrimination get you down?
It’s undeniable, being treated poorly because of your race or ethnicity is a terrible experience. When this occurs day after day, it… It’s undeniable, being treated poorly because of your […]