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Art and Healing Mind/Body Techniques combine experiential learning, theory, and hands on practices for heightened self-esteem, self worth and self care stress management. Winchester, MA (PRWEB) March 31, 2012 Wake Up Your Magic (WUYM) is an innovative company that uses art and healing techniques. Through a series of three books and workshops, encourage personal transformation through creative focus. These techniques help facilitate experiential learning, theory, and hands on practices for...
Obese white teenage girls who lose weight may benefit physically, but the weight change does not guarantee they are going to feel better about themselves, according to a Purdue University study. "We found that obese black and white teenage girls who transitioned out of obesity continued to see themselves as fat, despite changes in their relative body mass," said Sarah A. Mustillo, an associate professor of sociology who studies obesity in childhood and adolescence. "Further, obese white...
Across America for Childhood Obesity advocate, Teddy Herrera, offers tips, insights and inspirations to MindStream Academy students and staff Bluffton, S.C (PRWEB) February 25, 2012 Teddy Herrera, a passionate advocate who is currently on a bicycle ride across America to raise funds and awareness to the plight of childhood obesity, presented an inspirational talk to students of MindStream Academy (http://www.mindstreamacademy.com) this week. Both organizations share a mutual interest in...
New APA Report Explains the Science behind Willpower and Self-Control WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Almost everyone living in America made a resolution to change some aspect of their behavior in 2012, according to a survey released today by the American Psychological Association. Yet people consistently report that a lack of willpower is the top reason they fall short of their goals to lose weight, save more money, exercise or make other lifestyle changes....
Integrative health care physician, Elson M. Haas, MD is encouraging happiness and health for all families and children this Valentine’s Day by promoting self-esteem and healthy eating habits through books and apps from Seasons Studios, the company that he created with long-time collaborator, Bethany Argisle. San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 Integrative health care physician, Elson M. Haas, MD is encouraging happiness and health for all families and children this Valentine’s...
In theory, the social networking website Facebook could be great for people with low self-esteem. Sharing is important for improving friendships. But in practice, people with low self-esteem seem to behave counterproductively, bombarding their friends with negative tidbits about their lives and making themselves less likeable, according to a new study which will be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. “We had this idea that Facebook...
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 109th Annual Toy Fair in New York has new toys from the world over, but only one unique doll that boosts self-esteem from http://www.MrsPinkelmeyer.com. "I am Mrs. Pinkelmeyer(TM). I am the Silliest, Warmest Know-It-All(TM). Please join my lovable dog, Moopus McGlinden(TM) and me on a wonderful adventure because together we inspire self-esteem in children through our love, warmth and silliness," Mrs. Pinkelmeyer says. Mrs....
Psychological research has found that religious people feel great about themselves, with a tendency toward higher social self-esteem and better psychological adjustment than non-believers. But a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, finds that this is only true in countries that put a high value on religion. The researchers got their data from eDarling, a European dating site that is affiliated with eHarmony. Like eHarmony,...
Teens blogging about social problems, engaging with online community showed significant improvement, according to new research Blogging may have psychological benefits for teens suffering from social anxiety, improving their self-esteem and helping them relate better to their friends, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. "Research has shown that writing a personal diary and other forms of expressive writing are a great way to release emotional...
Female students who were more optimistic achieved significantly higher grades than their less optimistic peers, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. For male students, however, too much optimism led to overconfidence and less studying, resulting in lower grades. “Optimism in male students can lead to overconfidence or an attitude of ‘things will work out for the best’,” according to Tamar Icekson, a Ph.D. student in BGU’s Guilford...
