https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52211064 Regret, and emotion most people are familiar with and one most of us don’t care for. Regret has been defined as the experience we have when we realize we may have had a better outcome if we chose differently. Many times having more opportunities can create a greater opportunity for regret (Roese, N & Summerville,
It is Election day in America. This election seems different than many others with a lot of election stress being felt. The American Psychological Association (APA) conducted a survey looking at how this election may be resulting in significant election stress for Americans. In particular, 52% of US adults were reporting significant election stress. Interestingly,
Smart phones, a powerful tool in our modern culture… According to Wikipedia smart phones combine the features of the cell phone with a mobile computing device capable of high-speed Internet. With these amazing tools we are able to do many more things at the drop of a hat. We “CAN” be more productive. We should watch
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day! There are few things as unnerving as the thought of losing our minds will we know ourselves to be. Alzheimer’s disease frequently results in this outcome and is insidiously progressive. When we’re aware of what’s happening it’s particularly unnerving and after a certain point it can be very disturbing to
Whether it be in politics, and our children to schools, or in our own relationships communication can be difficult. Once emotions are charged or we are discussing a passionate topic it can be more difficult for us to hear other people’s side or viewpoint. Sometimes this can go so far as to activate our fight or flight response
Kate Flexter a reporter with Sarasota’s local ABC affiliate recently spoke with Dr. Davenport about the use of standardized testing in Florida schools. The story aired 5-4-2016 on the 7 pm evening news see it here This story in particular, discussed a recent case, where a student with cerebral palsy was being made to take standardized
For the new year and in continuing to refine and hone his clinical skills Dr. Charles has joined the American Psychological Association (APA) division 39 for Psychoanalysis. This group is open to all of interest and represents the full diversity of contemporary psychoanalytic theory, research and clinical practice. View Dr. Charles R. Davenport’s Psychologist directory for
What compassion means in the body and how we can work to find change, James Doty, a brain surgeon who studies neuroscience discusses these topics and more in his book The Magic Shop of the Brain. A recent episode of NPR’s On Being invites Dr. Doty to discuss his experiences in life, with compassion, and finding positive
With all of the interest around Powerball lottery the American Psychological Association (APA) has chimed in. A question many of us may find in our mind, should we by Powerball ticket or not? Is it a wise choice, worthwhile investment, evidence of being gullible, a sign of being hopeful, or proof of weakness? Well, in all honesty, there’s
The importance of paying attention to mental health in his treatment was recently discussed in a Sarasota Herald Tribune article. The article has a 17 min. plus commentary by Dan Rather. Rather was a speaker at the seventh annual Isermann Family Foundation free community lecture. This lecture focused on defeating the stigma of mental illness and has
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