The Stories We Tell

Self-Talk

How to Transcend Self-Doubt and Negative Self-Talk

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on March 21, 2023

Self-talk is the internal dialogue that narrates our days as either a voice of promise and self-love or a punitive critic that imposes self-doubt.

Self-talk is the internal dialogue that narrates our days as either a voice of promise and self-love or a punitive critic that imposes self-doubt.

Trauma

How to Coax Post-Traumatic Growth

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on February 13, 2023

The impact of trauma and the way it is processed is different for everyone, but our minds and bodies want to heal. Transformational growth is possible.

The impact of trauma and the way it is processed is different for everyone, but our minds and bodies want to heal. Transformational growth is possible.

Attention

How to Recognize Negative Thought Cycles and Stop Obsessing

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on December 23, 2022

Our brains are wired to focus on and give more weight to negative information. Learning a few simple techniques can help reduce negativity and obsessional thinking.

Our brains are wired to focus on and give more weight to negative information. Learning a few simple techniques can help reduce negativity and obsessional thinking.

Resilience

What Is the Secret to Autumnal Bliss? Leaning Into It

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on October 30, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Summer has ended and autumn is in full swing. How can you make the most of the season to amplify its benefits and build resilience for winter?

A Personal Perspective: Summer has ended and autumn is in full swing. How can you make the most of the season to amplify its benefits and build resilience for winter?

Resilience

How to ‘Listen to Your Body’ for Resilience

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on September 4, 2022

Whether you are stressed, happy, burnt out, or just having a day, it all shows up in your body and mind. Learning to listen to your body supercharges your capacity to respond well.

Whether you are stressed, happy, burnt out, or just having a day, it all shows up in your body and mind. Learning to listen to your body supercharges your capacity to respond well.

Empathy

The Stories We Tell Matter

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on August 6, 2022

When we sort the world into categories such as us and them, good and evil, entitled and undeserving, the stories launch self-fulfilling arcs of winners and losers.

When we sort the world into categories such as us and them, good and evil, entitled and undeserving, the stories launch self-fulfilling arcs of winners and losers.

Resilience

As the World Burns

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on July 11, 2022

The quick succession of traumatic news can leave us feeling overwhelmed and numb. Understanding the problem and working together can lead to collective action.

The quick succession of traumatic news can leave us feeling overwhelmed and numb. Understanding the problem and working together can lead to collective action.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

We Need to Talk About Long COVID

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on June 23, 2022

A Personal Perspective: As America moves beyond pandemic constraints, millions are held back by the symptoms of long COVID.

A Personal Perspective: As America moves beyond pandemic constraints, millions are held back by the symptoms of long COVID.

Gender

Are Women Worthless After Age 20?

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on May 23, 2022

Society values men and women differently—and we all suffer from the inequity.

Society values men and women differently—and we all suffer from the inequity.

Grief

You’re Okay—I’m Falling Apart

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on May 4, 2022

The pandemic is waning but grief lingers. Avoidance seems like a good idea but grief has its own timeline and process. It also brings opportunity.

The pandemic is waning but grief lingers. Avoidance seems like a good idea but grief has its own timeline and process. It also brings opportunity.

Gaslighting

How Women Suffer Medical Gaslighting

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on April 20, 2022

Women are often ignored, minimized, or dismissed by the health care system.

Women are often ignored, minimized, or dismissed by the health care system.