by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. History provides some great opportunities to learn the lessons of conflict. In 1961, U.S. trained and equipped soldiers attempted to overthrow the communist government of Fidel… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Katherine, a statuesque, dark-haired manager, shared her struggle with workplace stress in a counseling session with me this week. Her usual calm demeanor crumbled under a… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. All human beings are born with a social need to connect and communicate. Whether we try or not, everything we do communicates something. The way you… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Have you noticed that on days when you feel more cranky, symptoms like stomach ache, headache, gassy belly, or muscle aches might occur simultaneously? Physical discomfort,… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Here’s a little gross-ology for you. Most of what we’re made of is single-celled organisms, and mostly bacteria. Our own cells are outnumbered 10 to 1… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Most couples enter the therapy office angry and in pain over emotional wounds they’ve suffered while trying to communicate with one another. “He’s mean,” she insists. … read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Many folks in the U.S. and around the globe now face serious financial losses. Many have lost family, friends, homes and communities in the aftermath of… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. An angry father shot several bullets into his teenage daughter’s laptop computer. He shot her computer in response to an angry note she wrote on Facebook… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Victims of child sexual abuse often develop problem anger as a defensive reaction to a profound violation of safety and trust. These children need our love,… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Move it! Move it! One major cause of irritability is inactivity. The average American spends more than 4 hours a day watching television, or 28 hours… read more →