Counseling & Coaching
In 2001, Gallup released the first edition of Strengths-Finder in a book titled Now, Discover Your Strengths (Buckingham & Clifton, 2001). Strengths-Finder 2.0 was most recently introduced and updated to include 34 themes from the original five (Rath, 2007). In a personal evaluation of the…
Seven Habits You Can Cultivate To Lead An Effective Life In order to live a successful life and reap its benefits, one must be considered a highly effective person. To become a “highly effective” individual, there are 7 core habits one should adopt: The Proactive…
The Art of Possibility: Life Coaching Concepts from The Best Selling Book Ben and Roz Zander believe that life is a story we tell; that we can personally invent our own story and tell it in any way we like. Ben Zander has…
Hello, Dr. Centore – Thank you for your assistance with this article. I am basically needing a few pieces of advice for adults aspiring to change their careers. What are some of the challenges older/more established individuals face today on the job market? Older applicants face a…
Hi! I am interested in becoming a counselor for this type of company (Thriveworks Philadelphia Therapy Center). I graduated The University of Rhode Island with a degree in Communications and my interests have changed to become a counselor. Is there a specific masters degree I should pursue…
We’ve all heard of choking. Those sports-related disasters when an athlete seems to crack under the pressure. It’s fascinating—and a little hard to watch. Scientists have begun to uncover the causes of choking, and identify the mental differences that separate athletes who are likely to choke, and…
The One Good Thing About Boredom is… Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 A philosopher once said, “The two foes of human happiness are pain and boredom” But new research published in the Cambridge Journal or Education points to the benefits of boredom—describing it as “a legitimate…
You’ve heard the adage “Fake it ‘til you make it” However, even if once you’ve made it you could be among the ranks of many successful people who still feel like they’re faking it. Neuroscientist and TED speaker Bradley Voytek explains, “… [it] appears to be fairly…
Overcoming Burnout Below is a short video we made that lists a few tips for overcoming burnout. It’s short and simple, but…
“I’m too busy.” “I just don’t feel like it.” “I’ll do it later.” Sound familiar? Whatever your reason for procrastinating, the…
