Behavior Health and Wellness Blog
Encouragement is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to make a difference in someone’s life. A few genuine words can help a friend through a tough time, motivate a coworker, comfort a child, or strengthen the bond with your partner. As Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, CCTP, RYT, Chief Experience Officer at Newport Healthcare, explains, encouraging others offers motivation, boosts confidence, builds a sense of security, and reinforces a
Have you ever caught yourself procrastinating on simple, everyday tasks—like folding laundry, paying bills, or tidying your room—only to realize that the dread of starting feels heavier than the task itself? For many people, finding motivation for repetitive or mundane activities is one of the biggest barriers to productivity. Enter dopamine anchoring, a technique that’s been blowing up on TikTok and productivity circles. The concept is simple yet powerful: pair
The source of dysfunction in a family may vary, but the impact on children is often the same: long-lasting wounds to self-esteem, trust, and healthy relationship skills. Dysfunctional families often fall into recognizable patterns: emotionally unavailable caregivers (cold, absent, or consumed by stress/addiction), addicts and enablers (where substance use dominates the household and children’s needs are overlooked), and high-conflict or abusive families (where violence, criticism, and fear replace love and
Grief is one of life’s heaviest burdens, and when someone we love is grieving, we often feel the pressure to find the “right” words—only to discover later that our good intentions may have caused more harm than comfort. Research shows losing a loved one is the most significant source of stress in life, and careless phrases like “Everything happens for a reason” or “Be strong” can unintentionally deepen that pain.