Since August 2020,  the rates of anxiety, depression, grew by a staggering 20% globally since the epidemic.  The rates were even higher in the US.  In 2023, around 49,476 people in the United States died by suicide. This number includes both teenagers and adults. Specifically for teenagers and young adults aged 10 to 24, there Read More

Evolution. What does it really mean? The first creature we would recognize as human called homo ergester first appeared in Africa two million years ago. Not long when compared to the Oldest species that inhabited earth over 600 million years ago. These species include sharks, ants, Jelly Fish and Sponges among others. The phrase survival Read More

Over the last three years, I have noticed that it has become a common practice around our society to shift blame away from loneliness and lack of motivation whether from an individual or greater level, on the fact that the world is no longer the same as it once was.  This self-serving bias can be Read More

  Fact:  The more successful you are, the greater your risk of developing blind spots. Why?  Because we all suffer from Hubris to some various degrees.  If you have ever attended one of our workshops on Emotional Intelligence, you have undoubtedly heard Dr. Namin speak on Hubris and how the greatest Achilles for most CEOs Read More

     Besides their good looks and the assortment of talents, what do Ryan Gosling, Woody Harrelson, Adam Levin, and Jim Caviezel have in common? Well, although La La Land, the 2016 motion picture starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone delighted many audiences and brought home Oscar Awards in six categories, in our trivia quiz, Read More

You have been waiting in line for a coffee and suddenly, you see a man coming aside you by the register telling the barista that his coffee is cold. Would you say this individual is narcissistic? You are driving in what seems to be moving traffic, and you notice in your rearview mirror a fast Read More

With the New Year, comes the promise of new hope and new beginnings.  However, it could also mean repeating old habits and avoiding the same old patterns unforturnately.  How about a dose of spring cleaning before March comes around?  How about openning that old closet, and taking out the baggage that is taking unneccessary space Read More

Ready to make serious progress? Get started today! Farnaz Namin, Ph.D.  is a dual trained professional in Psychology with formal academic training in both clinical and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.  She specializes in Emotional Intelligence, Stress management,  Communication Effectiveness, Interpersonal Relationships, Conflict Resolution, and Talent and Leadership Development.  She is a trainer and speaker on everything mental health. A graduate and Read More

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The Gold Standard in Emotional Intelligence Training At the heart of everything we do here in our practice at the Center for Work Life, is the Art and Science, as well as the application of Emotional Intelligence. Our founder, a dual trained clinical and industrial/organizational psychologist, has completed years of doctoral and professional training in Read More