Dr. Deborah Gilman

12/21/2024

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with your loved ones ❄️✨ Enjoy the longest night of the year with family traditions and cozy moments by the fire 🔥❤️

12/13/2024

Embrace serenity by joining our exclusive mindfulness workshops designed to help you cultivate inner peace and clarity. Experience transformative techniques that enhance your well-being and reduce stress.

10/16/2024

Thrilled to be featured in The Focus News! I explore how your holiday decorating choices might reveal hidden aspects of your personality. Check out the article and see if it rings true for you!

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Are you an Extravagant Decorator or an Eleventh Hourer?

04/13/2024

Women gathering together in groups and telling the truth of their lives can actually change the world. 🌎 🫶🏻

A fascinating UCLA study found that women react to stress differently than their male counterparts. Instead of the "fight or flight" reaction, women have a "tend and befriend" response as a result of an increase in oxytocin, the maternal bonding hormone.

Men and women physiologically behave differently: Women talk under stress, reducing the stress level. Oxytocin levels rise, which is the friendship and maternal bonding hormone. Oxytocin is enhanced by estrogen. 🥰

Men experience flight or fight because adrenalin levels rise. Adrenalin is enhanced by testosterone. 🤯

While men become more adrenalized and aggressive, women nurture and protect 💗

03/02/2024

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03/02/2024

❓ do you know that red houseplants increase energy and motivation

Read more about and in the latest Homes and Gardens

Psychologists share how red indoor plants can boost energy levels and motivation

02/28/2024

Jealousy: a complex emotion that can stem from insecurity, fear of loss, or comparison. It's important to recognize its presence, understand its roots, and communicate openly to navigate its impact on relationships.

Read my thoughts on jealous behavior ⬇️

Whether it's coming from fear or insecurity, jealousy can damage your relationships. Here are the signs someone is jealous of you.

02/22/2024

Another day, another social media toxic trend

✨Psychologist Dr. Deborah Gilman agrees trends like this are incredibly dangerous, as she argues they "contribute negatively to affect the mental well-being of those who feel they don't 'fit' the prescribed norm." She warned: "This can result in decreased self-esteem if individuals perceive themselves as falling short." The Mirror

Another damaging body 'ideal' has come to haunt us as Gen Z's answer to the toxic thigh gap trend is here - 'leggings legs'. When will the constant pressure for perfection end?

02/22/2024

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to finances? 💰 Talking openly about money matters is crucial for building a strong and healthy relationship. Check out this insightful article I contributed to about the importance of discussing finances with your partner:

Conversations about money aren't exactly "pillow talk," but they are as necessary for couples as whispering sweet nothings to one another.

02/09/2024

Do you know ✨
Bringing blue into your home can create a calm environment. 🌿🩵

In the world of and color theory, blue is often linked to feelings of , , and stability. 💙🩵

I brought some psychological insights to this article by Tenielle Jordison

Read more about beautiful blue plants for your calm spaces in the latest Homes and Gardens Magazine

Psychologists say that blue houseplants can bring a sense of safety and abundance to your home

02/07/2024

Nurturing a positive coparenting relationship can reduce conflict and benefit children's well-being. Communicate openly, show empathy, and prioritize the child's needs to have each other's back.

Navigating co-parenting after separation or divorce can be a challenging journey filled with emotional ups and downs. Initially, the transition from being a unified family to separate entities can be fraught with tension...

02/05/2024

“Is it gonna be forever 💍 or is it gonna go down in flames 🔥 ?” The excitement and jitters that accompany a first date are normal for many people 🥰 I shared some of my dating tips with Heart wise advice for those hoping to make a love connection on the 1st date.

Spread the loveBeing a woman on a first date is both exciting and nerve-wracking. You want your date to see you at your very best right from the start. At the same time, expectations and jitters can get the better of anyone. While there are no hard and fast rules for guaranteed success, going in [.....