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How to Hold on to Healing in Times of Stress January 23, 2018 . 5 Comments
When you look back on your journey toward well-being, you’re excited to see the fruits of your labor. You can cope with distress, your relationships are thriving, and you’re enjoying ... Read More
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Treat Yourself? Sure, But Then Try This: 3 Tips for Radical Self-Care January 19, 2018 . 2 Comments
Every day we hear messages that encourage us to practice self-care—on the news, in magazines at the checkout stand, from friends, social media, even from Oprah and other celebrities. ... Read More
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Caring for Ourselves: Changing the Self-Care System January 9, 2018 . 1 Comment
Self-care is a topic that can readily provoke cognitive dissonance (an internal conflict occurring when new knowledge contradicts an existing belief). On one hand, self-care is known to ... Read More
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10 Ways to Cope with Grief and Loss During the Holidays December 14, 2017 . 3 Comments
Lights, music, and parties. The buzz of the holidays brings excitement to many. However, they can elicit painful memories of those we’ve lost. This time of year can feel particularly ... Read More
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’Tis the Season to Be Mindful: Manage the Holidays with Less Stress December 13, 2017 . 6 Comments
Holidays can bring a ton of stress. Maybe you’re feeling pressured by the thought of family visiting, of all the cooking and shopping, or expectations for the “perfect” holiday. Or ... Read More
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5 Keys to a Stress-Free Holiday Season December 8, 2017 . 3 Comments
For many people, the holiday season is a wonderful time of year. Although the holidays can bring great joy, they come with a lot of potential stressors that can put a damper on the season. ... Read More
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7 Strategies to Survive the Holidays When You’re Hurting December 7, 2017 . 8 Comments
My wife is having an affair. It hurts. I wonder if we’ll make it to next Christmas. I’m so sad. This could be our last holiday together. I want to divorce my husband, but I have to ... Read More
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The Value of Leisure in a Society That Prizes Activity November 22, 2017 . 2 Comments
In our fast-paced society, leisure often gets a bad rap. Working long hours and being productive is glorified, regardless of the quality of work. Although self-care, too, is a fairly new ... Read More
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Still Worthy: Coping with Doubt and Grief After Loss November 3, 2017 . 3 Comments
Three years ago my life changed overnight when I suddenly and very unexpectedly lost my best friend Diana. I can’t begin to describe the shock I experienced, or the depth of pain ... Read More
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Do What Works for You: How to Balance Career and Chronic Illness September 27, 2017 . 7 Comments
Alicia, 25, has fibromyalgia and works part-time in a customer service job. She is often asked to stay late or work overtime, and because she has a hard time saying no and fears losing ... Read More
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Why Do I Take Care of Everyone’s Emotional Needs Except My Own? September 25, 2017 . 9 Comments
When I think about the people I work with in therapy who struggle with issues of separation and individuation, I notice that many who are confused or conflicted about who they are and what ... Read More
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Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children August 10, 2017 . 10 Comments
Being the parent of a child with a disability carries with it unique responsibilities, stressors, and rewards. It requires an extra dose of emotional resilience, perseverance, and resourcefulness. ... Read More