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Psychology Today article on the value of taking the tough track

This article begins by addressing the value of taking on the seemingly implausible, and features an ultra-marathoner. It finishes by detailing how and why this type of life approach can be very beneficial. A terrific way to reframe challenges for ourselves.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201103/the-tough-track

Benefits of meditating for just two months

This article just came out in today's New York Times. New scientific evidence to support the benefits of mediation. Stress and anxiety diminished within eight weeks, while memory and learning ability are enhanced concurrently.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/how-meditation-may-change-the-brain/?ref=health

Video gaming and teens

I found this article in the NYTimes to be a salient and well-founded view on excessive video gaming and depression/anxiety with teens:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/video-games-and-the-depressed-teenager/?ref=health

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I am a psychotherapist in private practice. I offer therapy and counseling to teens, individual adults, couples, families and groups in Bellevue, WA

Welcome to my therapy blog. This will be an online venue in which I publish articles, resources, and information I hope will be helpful to my clients and colleagues. While I will be limiting the amount of comments made due to confidentiality concerns, I do welcome your feedback and invite you to check back frequently. Enjoy your week and have a wonderful day,
Ben