Blog 1 of 3 in the Introduction to Financial Therapy blog series. Introduction to Financial Psychology blog series This brief blog series will illustrate how the growing field of Financial Psychology can revolutionize people’s turbulent relationships … [Read more...] about Introduction to Financial Psychology blog series
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Conquering COVID: Financial Trauma and Recovery
Since the outbreak of COVID 19, the lives of people all around the world have shifted drastically. From social distancing to endless quarantine, numerous sudden changes in our lifestyle have greatly impacted both our macroeconomy and our management of our … [Read more...] about Conquering COVID: Financial Trauma and Recovery
Lending Money to Family Is Complicated. Here’s How to Do it Right
(Fatherly.com) - When a family member falls on hard times and needs a hand, stepping up is the sensible thing to do. The immediate reaction should be: What do you need and how can I help? But when the ensuing request is for financial help, the decision becomes … [Read more...] about Lending Money to Family Is Complicated. Here’s How to Do it Right
Tips From Counselors on How to Manage Financial Stress During a Crisis
(3M) - More than 3 million Americans filed for unemployment during a single week in March as the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19) forced businesses to shutter and people to stay home. Job loss, reduced work hours … [Read more...] about Tips From Counselors on How to Manage Financial Stress During a Crisis
Working Through the Big Emotions of Financial Upheaval
(RallyHealth) - If your finances make you anxious, you’re not alone. Before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19, 60% of Americans were stressed out by money, according to the American Psychological Association. None of us are untouched by uncertainty about what … [Read more...] about Working Through the Big Emotions of Financial Upheaval
Using Shopping as a Coping Mechanism for Stress
And how to survive buyer's remorse. In times of intense uncertainty most of us experience heightened emotions and deal with them as best we can. As we are navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are inundated with feelings of panic, … [Read more...] about Using Shopping as a Coping Mechanism for Stress