Christine RuffoloMar 2, 20163 min readThe NEW Joint-By-Joint Approach (part 1)The popular — and still conceptually relevant — joint-by-joint approach championed a decade ago lent logic to the idea that a problem...
Christine RuffoloFeb 21, 20163 min readFinding Awareness and Creativity in the QuietNot long ago, I was that person who spent *hours* creating the perfect workout playlist. I knew exactly which movements I would perform...
Christine RuffoloJan 31, 20163 min readThe Tribal Effectfeatured photo credit: jimmy nelson, beforethey.com Humans are hard-wired for connection. Brene Brown’s fantastic work continues to dig...
Christine RuffoloJan 3, 20165 min readMeasurements, Motivation, and GoalsLosing weight won’t make you a hero. It’ll trap you in a way. To keep it off or keep up the facade that because you’re thin...
Christine RuffoloDec 20, 20153 min readPain affects our esteemPain science is a hot topic. Our brain interprets inputs, perceives something as a threat, and outputs pain as a protective measure....
Christine RuffoloNov 29, 20153 min readWhy We Choose To Stay SufferingChange is scary. It has equal potential to be better or worse, but the malaise of getting somewhere else is guaranteed. The fear keeps...
Christine RuffoloNov 16, 20156 min readUnderstanding Anxiety – PhysiologyAnxiousness is on the rise. It has been for some time. I work with teenagers, and they’re reporting panic attacks left and right. I...
Christine RuffoloNov 2, 20154 min readWhat I learned from my first therapy sessionI consider myself as someone pretty well put together. I’m genuinely happy, positive, and upbeat. I am confident in my abilities to...