by Dr Deb | Dec 1, 2009 | Personal Growth, positive psychology, postive psychology interventions, well-being
The “3 Good Things” exercise, also known as the “3 Blessings” exercise, is a great Positive Psychology technique that has been well tested. It has been shown to increase well-being and decrease depression and anxiety. Martin Seligman,...
by Dr Deb | Nov 28, 2009 | Personal Growth
So many people have lost hope and have forgotten how to dream. Two of the questions I ask my clients when I counsel them is, “If you could wave a magic wand right now, what would you want your life to be like?” and the question, “What is working in your life right now...
by Dr Deb | Oct 31, 2009 | stress reduction
I want to share with you some easy tips that I have offered to my clients who come to me for counseling in Asheville, NC. Your body is brilliant. When faced with a threat it prepares you to fight or run away. This process is called the “fight or flight” response. Our...
by Dr Deb | Oct 26, 2009 | Deborah Barnett Ph.D., positive psychology, well-being
In my private practice counseling clients in Asheville, NC, daily, my clients are coming in and telling me about how difficult things are these days. This is a time of economic hardship for many. Many people are worried about their jobs or desperate because they don’t...
by Dr Deb | Sep 10, 2009 | well-being
This spring I flew from Asheville to Philadelphia, where I attended the World Congress on Positive Psychology. There I met Dr. Robert J. Vallerand. Recently, by phone, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Robert J. Vallerand, Ph.D. Dr. Vallerand is a Social...
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