Negative beliefs that are reinforced through the years can become core beliefs that build our understanding of ourselves and the reality we live in. These can be modified through insightful analysis that psychotherapy can promote.

The use of digital media in children and teens is a parenting nightmare that has to be addressed to help youngsters navigate this hiperconnected world protecting their mental health and promoting their wellbeing.

How can we understand our own reality?How does our mind build realituy? These are very important questions to be explored with everyday practices that I explore here.

Identity is the result of the many stories we tell ourselves about who we are. As a psychologist I strive to help others delving into...

We can promote healthy activities that activate dopamine reward pathways in a purposefully manner.

Automatic thoughts come up and filter how we perceive reality and respond to life events. We can identify them and learn to regulate them.

Reality is a perceived reconstruction of the events. Our thoughts are formed through unconscious mental templates that form our beliefs.

Psychological trauma is a lived experience in the body that is paired with explicit of implicit memories of the difficult events.

Cognitive biases are present in our beliefs due to the mechanisms in our thoughts processing that make shortcuts when coming to conclusions.

Behavioral change takes effort, here are some ideas from the field of behavioral sciences that can inform us.

In our fast-paced world, filled with endless distractions and commitments, one of the most neglected aspects of our health is often our...

Breathing is a vital function that goes beyond simply providing oxygen to the body. It is a process that can significantly influence our physical and emotional well-being. One fascinating aspect of breathing is its ability to modulate the vagus nerve, a key component of the autonomic nervous system that plays a crucial role in regulating mood and emotional responses. The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, is a fundamental part of the autonomic nervous system

The way we form and maintain relationships as adults is profoundly influenced by our early experiences with attachment during infancy....

Most of us have been through many years of schooling with the joys and frustrations that come with it. If you were one of the lucky ones, having been born with an adjustable and fully functioning nervous system, sufficient resources to be well fed and not have to worry about money, a functional family and access to caring and knowledgable teachers; you probably benefited from school and have many positive experiences that helped shape who you are. On the other hand, if you we

Children and adults alike ask this question to themselves at some point in their lives. This very existential query also puzzles...

Parenting is as complicated as life itself. There is no perfection, and there are many demands that can not always be met. Having said this, we can be mindful of how along the way, we can strive to put into practice the following ten essential tips to help parents create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children: Prioritize Connection: Establish a deep emotional connection with your child by actively listening to their thoughts and feelings without judgment. T

Sleep in our culture is not understood as an essential component of mental and physical health. Productivity is overvalued over time...

The ability to understand the feelings, thoughts and intentions of others is very developed in some people, but not in others. Most of us...

Genuine apologies can help restore the state of a relationship and avoid further conflict, but it is important to understand when it is...

Emotions are spontaneous expressions of the body and mind that can not be controlled, but with practice they can be regulated. If you...