“Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.” –Francis Bacon Young and old, child or adult, fear is one of our companions in life, and we should be glad that it is. Our brains are hard-wired to […]
Could You Be Suffering from the Summertime Blues?
Summer is in full swing and all around you, people seem to be enjoying themselves. Happy to be outdoors, puttering in the garden, reading cheesy novels, going to the beach or nearby parks for picnics. Not only do you not get it, you feel worse just seeing their rosy complexions. Like Scrooge at Christmas, you […]
Feeling Lost or Depressed? 6 Tips to Help You Rediscover Your Soul
Ashley burst into tears within a few moments of sitting down in my office. “I don’t know why I’m crying. I have a loving husband and two precious children. I work out a lot and I eat well–at least most of the time. I have really great girlfriends although I never get enough time with […]
10 Tips to Manage Stress More Effectively
Countless research studies have underscored how anxiety and depression correlate significantly with an individual’s sense of control or lack of control over his or her own destiny. The same thing is true when it comes to stress. In fact, given our mortality combined with our lack of control over so much of life, stress goes […]
Stressed to the Limit. No End in Sight.
“Future shock is the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time.” -Alvin Toffler I received a call from a distressed mother last week asking if her whole family could come to see me. “I’m really worried,” she explained. “Every one of […]
Confronting Your Ghosts of the Past: How to Assess Your Relationship
“In every conceivable manner, the family is the link to our past, the bridge to our future.” -Alex Haley If you were one of the lucky people, raised in a happy loving family, you’ve most likely emerged with many of the skills and strengths necessary to form lasting healthy relationships…and you are probably NOT […]
