Dr Jozelle Miller

We all have expectations in our lives: what we want out of life and who we want to become. Expectations are purely conjecture about what the future mi...

Buju Banton coined the lyrics of a song titled, “Circumstances”, in which he posited that “circumstances made me what I am, was I born a violent man, ...

A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people’s health and well-being. It must be considered as a lifelong effect. Each individual...

(continued from last week) 3. Change your daily habits Have you felt stuck year after year, and want to ditch your past for a better lifestyle? Try wo...

Welcome to 2020. As we dive into this New Year, it is important that we free ourselves of the issues which may connect us to 2019 and perhaps other ye...

WHILE LOVE seems to be a universally valued attribute, defining it in behavioural terms can be a challenge. Love isn’t an easy concept to understand, ...

Christmas is the time we mostly look forward to spend quality time with our families and friends. It is characterized by feelings of love and happines...

The Christmas season is one unfortunately known for excessive spending. Many act impulsively, making purchases they often times end up regretting; exp...

Family is the single most important influence in a child’s life. From their first moments of life, children depend on parents and family to protect th...

People with narcissistic personality disorder may not want to think that anything could be wrong, so they may be unlikely to seek treatment. If they d...

The term narcissist is used quite often, most times without clear understanding that it is an actual personality disorder. It is often believed it des...

It can be hard to tell someone that you have experienced sexual assault or abuse; many find it embarrassing to make a report of the abuse. You may fea...

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter your age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abus...

Life is transient and filled with my changes. As we live each day it is mandatory that we mentally prepare ourselves to deal with the changes and chal...

Dealing with hatred from others can be difficult and draining. Especially if someone is openly hateful toward you, it can make you feel bad about your...

Dealing with hatred from others can be difficult and draining. Especially if someone is openly hateful toward you, it can make you feel bad about your...

Understanding how emotions and thoughts influence behaviour is important for people who have intense emotions and are often ruled by them. Knowledge a...

Survivors in this stage seem to have resumed their normal lifestyle. However, they simultaneously suffer profound internal turmoil, which may manifest...

Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is the psychological trauma experienced by a rape victim that includes disruptions to normal physical, emotional, cognitive...

For many persons, bad habits interrupt their lives and prevent them from accomplishing their goals. They jeopardize their health, both mentally and ph...

Stockholm syndrome refers to symptoms that may occur in a person who is in a hostage situation or otherwise held prisoner. Typically, these feelings c...

What situations, places, or feelings make you reach for the comfort of food? Most emotional eating is linked to unpleasant feelings, but it can also b...

Do you eat to feel better or relieve stress? If you have answered yes to this question then it is possible you are an emotional eater. To be sure, tak...

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” – Marianne Williamson MEDIOCRITY How many t...

“I don’t care what persons think about me,” this is the declaration of many persons as they seek to exercise their separation and liberty from the opi...

The field of positive psychology, sometimes referred to as the science of flourishing, uses the same scientific rigour that has been applied to studyi...

Whenever persons hear the word psychology, most times they respond by either asking, “Can you read my mind?” or making a commanding statement, “I hope...

Most times when one thinks of vulnerability, it is common for the idea of being weak to come to mind. Most see being vulnerable as something to be tot...

Often times, I would be encouraged to get a massage; as a means of relaxation and de-stressing. I would agree that from experience, there appears to b...

Our experiences matter, not just for how we feel in the moment, but for the lasting traces they etch in our brain. Our experiences of happiness, worry...

Inner strengths (power) are the supplies you’ve got within as you make your way down the twisting and often hard road of life. They include a positive...

It is extremely important that we learn how to deal with our internal conflict; in an effort to alleviate some unbearable emotions. Tips to end inner ...

There are many different types of internal conflict; I encourage you to pay close attention to which ones you resonate with. 1. Moral Conflict Moral c...

It is believed that at some point in everyone’s life, we all experience an internal conflict. There is an intense battle between our minds and hearts....

How can we overcome the pull of the “Forbidden Fruit Effect?” How can we guarantee we will do the right thing? 1. Consider and evaluate the situation....

The thing that we are usually not allowed to have, most times prove to be the thing that we desire most…have you ever noticed this? Or, when things ar...

Falling in love is something that so many people have experienced, but remains a sensation that is almost impossible to put your finger on. Despite en...

“Do good and good will follow you;” I distinctly remember this admonition being given to me as a child by my parents. Many persons may attest to these...

Often times we become combative at the notion that we MUST conform to the rules and dictates set out by others. Being oppositional seems to be what sa...

Natural Genius The “natural genius”; if this person has to struggle or work hard to accomplish something; he or she thinks this means they aren’t good...

As we make plans and make strides to accomplish these plans in this New Year, there is likely going to be moments where we may second guess our abilit...

CLOSURE IS important to find following the ending of any significant event (be it death, divorce, migration of a loved one; change of job) or relation...

HERE ARE some examples of negative self-talk and how you can apply a positive thinking twist to them: Putting positive thinking into practice Negative...

It’s unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits. One theory is that having a positive outlook enables you to ...

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude to...

ADOPTED FROM Psychology Today Written by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D Type 3: Insecurity Driven by Perfectionism Some of us have very high standards for eve...

Adopted from Psychology Today Written by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D Type 2: Lack of Confidence Because of Social Anxiety Many of us experience a lack of c...

Adopted from Psychology Today Written by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D Do you find yourself feeling filled with self-doubt and short on confidence? Despite y...

(continued from last week) If you suspect someone you know is experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, encourage them to see a medical or mental health...

Schizophrenia is a serious disorder which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts. Someone with schizophrenia may have difficulty distinguishing b...

(continued from last week) Listen without getting angry or upset. “Put your own feelings aside, sit down and actually listen to what your child is tel...

In recent times, we have heard of increasing cases of bullying within our schools. Children are being abused each day and many are unable to cope, res...

The need for purpose is one the defining characteristics of human beings. Human beings crave purpose, and suffer serious psychological difficulties wh...

Continued from last week Risky Antisocial Behaviour with No Gain Antisocial behaviour, like cheating, lying, robbing, stealing, agitating, fighting, a...

According to Wikipedia, a psychopath is a person, who is traditionally classified with a personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by persi...

Nothing much compares to the pain of losing a child. When you become a parent, it can feel as if your heart walks out your body and attaches itself to...

4. Connect before you correct, and stay connected, even while you guide, to awaken your child’s desire to be his best self. Remember that children mis...

How children learn to behave without Punishment Source: Laura Markham Ph.D. (Psychology Today) Not many parents buy into the idea that children can le...

We have heard so much being said about social media. When we reference the term social media we speak of computer-mediated technologies that facilitat...

Psychological manipulation can be defined as the exercise of undue influence through mental distortion and emotional exploitation, with the intention ...

Psychological manipulation can be defined as the exercise of undue influence through mental distortion and emotional exploitation, with the intention ...

Patience is defined as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. When it comes to patience...

When we speak of maturity, we speak of the ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate manner. Maturity also encompasses being aware of th...

There has been a significant increase in the number of persons obsessed with weight loss. Many are struggling to balance a very hectic workout regimen...

We love our families and spend so much effort trying to make money to provide them with a comfortable lifestyle — but sometimes we forget that giving ...

I couldn’t believe I’d been so naïve. I couldn’t change what I’d done, but I could take my new set of circumstances and challenges and plan a strategy...

I recently read an article written by Lori Deschene. She was quite candid about how she dealt with her own personal regrets. I have always conditioned...

» Continued from last week 7. The common cognitive state in suicide is constriction. Suicidal thoughts and plans are frequently associated with a rigi...

Given the recent acts of suicide locally and internationally; many conversations have again begun as people try to make sense of the possible reasons ...

The influence that you have over your child is more dependent on a trusting relationship than it is on how much authority you dish out and how many le...

Babies are becoming familiar with their surroundings and those around them. They seek attention by smiling, cooing, babbling and crying. Much of what ...

I just simply love the lyrics of the very famous song by Whitney Houston in which she said. “I believe that children are the future, teach them well a...

Respect has great significance in daily life. As children, we are taught to respect ourselves, our family, people, cultural traditions, people’s feeli...

Be quiet; stop talking; these are some of the requests or commands we may hear at different times from persons who may be totally saturated by all the...

HEALING FROM CHILD physical abuse involves much more than merely treating the physical wounds and injuries resulting from the abuse. Recovery and heal...

A moral person has the characteristic of loyalty LOYALTY IS FAITHFULNESS or a devotion to an individual, country, group, or cause. Loyalty also shows ...

Obeying laws is simply something we do. It is what allows our existence to be orderly and as avoidant of chaos as much as is humanly possible. Those l...

Continued from last week Take away points: ∑ People come into our lives on a daily basis for many different reasons and motives. It is important for...

There is a well-known saying “Not every grin teeth is a smile”; in essence, we are warned that not every person who smiles with us is in actuality...

Adapted from Psychology Today (2016) One of the fundamental cornerstones of a successful marriage is commitment, an unwavering allegiance to a relatio...

(continued from last week) 7. Don’t worry about anything; instead, be grateful for everything: Fill your heart with love, gratitude, and appreciatio...

According to the Cambridge English dictionary, to ‘start over’ means to begin to do something again, sometimes in a different way. It is deciding ...

Continued from January 23, 2018   11. WAKE UP WITH A RESOLVE TO STAY HAPPY DURING THE DAY: Resolve the first thing as you wake up in the morning to r...

Continued from January 16, 2018 5. Appreciate and enjoy what you already have: A great way to change your thoughts is to appreciate and enjoy what you...