The holidays are sometimes a challenging time comprised of both happiness and sadness and, frequently, a time of increased stress. As we think about the gifts and the losses in our lives, we can be left feeling emotionally drained and, at times, as though we’re just waiting for the holidays to be over.
So, what can we do to respect the ...
By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH It can be difficult to keep on top of all the great resources out there for your health and wellness, especially with new ones popping up every day. As a little holiday gift to you, we have collated some “Best of” lists for podcasts, books, mobile apps, and other information that can help to ...
By Kahli Zietlow, MD It’s no secret that the US population is aging. The Census Bureau estimates that people over 65 will double from 50 to almost 100 million by 2060 . Additionally, the medical makeup of older adults is changing. Advances in medical care have led to increased survivability, and once-fatal illnesses like HIV and certain types of cancer are ...
By Larry Burk, MD, CEHP Would you like to tap into your own powers of self-healing? Do you ever use your dreams for healing guidance? You have powerful tools at your fingertips for self-healing. Start with a dream diary and write down a health-related question that you would like an answer to from the dreamworld. Tap yourself to sleep with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) ...
By Gretchen Hofing This time of the year, “the need” to shop can be pervasive, making its way into nearly everything you do. Shopping for holiday gifts for others, perhaps shopping for yourself with the sales and deals that come before and directly after big holidays. What about all of those gatherings and parties? Shopping for food, drinks, or that perfect ...
Tis' the season for holiday events! There are lights, laughter, music, and the clinking of dishware and utensils. Let us not forget the aromas of savory and sweet favorites like stuffed turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, casseroles, cakes, cookies, and pies! The joy we experience celebrating with friends, family, and coworkers is often followed by the agony of feeling stuffed to the ...
By Gretchen Hofing “A broader focus allows individuals to see what really matters most to them and then to turn this into a vision that can motivate them going forward and provide them with a stronger sense of meaning in life. This in turn allows individuals to cope better with the stress of change and to sustain their personal development”. This is ...
By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH Winter is not just a time of hibernation for bears, but us humans as well. The colder temperatures have a way of keeping us inside, decreasing our energy levels, bringing down our mood, and making us less likely to do those activities and forms of self-care that are supportive of our health and ...
By Mary Brantley, MA, LMFT As Charles Dickens wrote in A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was ...
