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Part two of self care in the year of change will include some helpful things to do during times of illness, and conflict/dissatisfaction in our relationships.  Perhaps you will find Read more

This has been the year of change.  We are experiencing unprecedented amounts of fear, uncertainty, hopelessness, isolation, and stress.  During these times of change, we all know people (i.e., family, Read more

Like clear goals, feedback is a barometer upon which you can measure your progress. It is how you determine if you are approaching your target, or veered off course. Feedback is also how Read more

You are setting goals and trying to achieve peak performance, great!  While you are trying to stay in the zone, or achieving "flow", let's examine some important processes (i.e., essential Read more

       Stay Focused! I thought it might be helpful to begin thinking about the internal processes that can create obstacles to reaching our goal, the dreaded self-doubt.  Negative thinking, Read more

You're getting ready to set a goal. Whether it is self improvement or learning a new skill set, there are a few things you should be aware of when goal Read more

Sometimes clients express frustration or "getting stuck" when setting goals, staying motivated when completing a task, or procrastinating under time deadlines.  With the world moving fast and instantly changing we Read more

Let’s say one of your best friends announce his/her engagement and your immediate internal response is sadness and maybe even anger.  The thought that follows is a painful blow to Read more

It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day aspects of life and forget to pause, reflect, and look at the bigger picture. Slowing down and taking time to Read more

  Cultural isolation is so pervasive in our culture. Many of us remember when times when we used to have extended families, spiritual meeting places (i.e., synagogues, mosque, temples, and churches), Read more

Your constant struggle with balancing life can impact your overall health. For example, business management researchers and psychologists consistently find that work and family conflict is associated with depression, anxiety, emotional strain, overall health, and Read more

Compassion fatigue is commonly known in the healthcare profession as the cost of caring for others with emotional or physical pain. Compassion fatigue is also a friendly term that can Read more

Creating positive changes in your life is tough. It can be scary.   We fear the unknown, fear failure, even fear success.  Fear may be the greatest obstacle to change. Read more

As soon as we open up our eyes in the morning, stories are running in our minds that influence the way we see people. We have preconceptions about who our Read more

Biofeedback gives you the power to use your thoughts to control your body, often to improve a health condition or physical performance.  Types of biofeedback There are many biofeedback methods that can Read more

Cutting-edge research has given us some new insights into the science of stress and its effects on our emotional and physical health. Cognitive-behaviorist, mindfulness researchers, and neuropsychologists have been re-focusing Read more