Gratitude
Gratitude, gratefulness and appreciation have proven to be amongst the most powerful of human emotions. This is where you’ll learn more about gratitude.
Using Gratitude & Happiness in Trauma-Informed Therapy
As a trauma therapist, I’ve had a complex relationship with prescribing my clients “gratitude work.” I have seen how the suggestion to “be grateful” can [...]
The Neuroscience of Gratitude & Its Effects on the Brain
Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. As researchers explore the neurological underpinnings of gratitude, they’re discovering that this simple practice can lead to profound positive [...]
How to Express Gratitude: 20+ Creative Ways to Say Thank You
Gratitude should always be expressed, whether big or small. After they’d been married 40 years, I gifted my parents a trip to the beautiful European [...]
20 Gratitude Exercises & Activities to Boost Wellbeing
Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It’s a powerful practice that can boost happiness, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellbeing. Incorporating gratitude exercises [...]
30 Best Journaling Prompts for Improving Mental Health
In our vast arsenal of therapeutic strategies, using journal prompts for self-reflection can be a powerful practice that bridges the therapeutic space and the client’s [...]
11 Best Gratitude Apps to Increase Your Wellbeing
Traditionally, the end of the year is a time of reflection and gratitude. It is a time to say thank you on Thanksgiving Day, a [...]
The Gratitude Journal: Prompts, PDFs, and Worksheets
The act of gratitude plays an important role in psychological wellbeing and self-actualization (Maslow, 1981). Regular expression of gratitude leads to increased feelings of happiness [...]
7 Gratitude Questionnaires and Scales That Scientists Use
Are happy people grateful? Or are grateful people happy? This debate has been present since the time of Socrates. Studies have shown that gratitude is [...]
14 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude (Incl. Journaling)
The health benefits of expressing gratitude are many, and some might surprise you. Scholars, spiritual leaders, and scientists throughout history have deliberated on gratitude. More [...]
The Gratitude Tree for Kids (Incl. Activities + Drawings)
While teaching children to practice gratitude can be a bit of a task, the return on investment in their emotional wellbeing is unlimited and long [...]
