Dr. Carol Hammon Paulson, PhD, DMin, APRN

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

It helps to listen to this with headphones. Try it for calming your body, emotions, and mind...

01/23/2026

Helpful thoughts about Blended Families...

01/11/2026

01/08/2026

Uncertainty can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Psychological science offers practical ways to stay grounded and support your well-being when things feel unstable.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/968d91

11/08/2025

APA's latest Stress in America survey finds concerns about the future of the country are weighing heavily on the minds of many Americans.

Three-quarters of adults reported they are more stressed about the country’s future than they used to be. This heightened anxiety reflects a deeper, more persistent unease about the nation’s trajectory.

Read the full report: https://at.apa.org/477915

09/15/2025

💌 It’s National Encouragement Day, and there’s no better time to talk about the Emotional Bank Account.

In Gottman research, every supportive word, kind gesture, or moment of appreciation is like a deposit into your relationship’s account. Over time, these deposits build trust, connection, and resilience.

Encouragement is one of the simplest deposits you can make. A thoughtful word, a gentle “you’ve got this,” or a reminder that you believe in your partner can go a long way.

So here’s your invitation today… what words of encouragement can you share with your partner to strengthen your bond? 💭❤️

Learn more about the Emotional Bank Account here: https://bit.ly/4naM5W2

08/08/2025

What we think and believe really matters...
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07/29/2025

Breathing help for stress and anxiety - this one helps the heart and nervous system calm: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3627180607584747

07/04/2025

Key Qualities of a Malignant Narcissist per Psychologists and other Mental Health Professionals:

1. Grandiosity: To be honest, I’m just more important than other people.
2. Callousness: I really don't care if I make other people suffer.
3. Manipulativeness: I'm good at making people do what I want them to do
4. Hostility: I am easily angered
5. Suspiciousness: Plenty of people are out to get me
6. Deceitfulness: I often make up things about myself to help me get what I want
7. Irresponsibility: I'm often pretty careless with my own and others' things.
8. Risk-taking: I have no limits when it comes to doing dangerous things.
9. Restricted affectivity: I don't get emotional
10. Impulsivity: I usually do things on impulse without thinking about what might happen as a result.
11. Attention Seeking: I love getting the attention of other people.

For more on this topic see: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202212/a-new-way-to-identify-the-worst-kind-of-narcissist

Stay alert.

Of all types of narcissism, the malignant variety is the most extreme. New research provides a simple test for protecting yourself from their dangerous tendencies.

06/10/2025

There are many ways to reduce Anxiety

Research-backed methods for alleviating anxiety and a healthy way to worry.