Stress

Nearly one third of people in the United States are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to new research. Mind-body therapies represented the largest ... Read More

A new study suggests that mind/body therapy can increase the chance of pregnancy in in vitro fertilization treatment. The Mind/Body Program for Infertility at the Beth Israel Deaconess ... Read More

We see a number of people in our practice who struggle with feelings of anxiety. Working with mental and emotional responses to stress is helpful for these people. We also take time to ... Read More

Is “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee!” your morning mantra? Do you find yourself feeling tired, even after a night’s sleep? Sleep is a major and often invisible factor ... Read More

Life is full of transitions. Some are big and some are small, but most involve saying hello to something new and goodbye to something old. There may be no transition for which this is truer ... Read More

Statistics show that suicide rates increase in times of economic trouble. A new study looked at suicide rates compared to business cycles and made some startling discoveries. Researchers ... Read More

“Mindfulness is a tool to get underneath our defenses. When we can observe ourselves closely, experiencing our feelings but not reacting to them, we don’t have to pretend that we don’t ... Read More

I was talking with my friend the other day about how she feels that she does not have any time for herself, with her 4 and 2 year old children. I recently had a son, whom is now 6 weeks ... Read More

Scents, Memories, and Emotions The use of pleasant aromas to enhance well-being dates back thousands of years. Fragrant oils were ceremonially used in the Far East, as well as in ancient ... Read More

In a recent question and answer forum, Dr. Holly Hein, who received her doctorate from the Institute of Clinical Social Work in Berkeley, California, addressed the prevalence of media exposure ... Read More

Positivity can make a huge difference in your day. Several mostly-positive days make for a positive week. Then come months, years, and a whole life. Of course, there are down times: dark ... Read More

I was flipping through a parenting magazine the other day while waiting for my daughter to finish speech therapy when the term “goodness of fit” caught my eye. I remember this term ... Read More