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Good relationships are based on trust. Talking to clients who have been betrayed often have hindsight that if they had looked closely enough the signs were there. When trust is broken, reactions can vary from shock. One of my clients recently recalled, “I had a feeling things were not lining up, but I didn’t haveRead more

Disillusioned by decades of disease-focused medicine, more doctors and patients are now shifting their focus to whole-person health. Ancient practices (yoga), alternative therapies (massage therapy, acupuncture), and commonsense strategies (nutritional counseling) are complementing conventional treatments, expanding our notions of healing — and leading the way to greater well-being and vitality. This is what Body &Read more

Let’s face it, life is crazy! And it takes a toll on our relationships. Trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives is overwhelming. Work, family commitments, school, soccer, dance classes, friends, our health, birthday parties, holidays, babies, and so on. Sometimes we look back on the week and wonderRead more

Midlife crisis—this term has long been associated with men but women are as likely as men to experience a midlife crisis. This is an emotionally uncomfortable period that most often occurs between the ages of 35 and 55 where priorities, values and behaviors that have been considered the “norm” are questioned. For some this canRead more

How to remove obstacles blocking you from reaching your goals Often a list of New Year’s Resolutions is long and can be anxiety provoking. After the busy holidays, post-holiday let down, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make winter months feel hopeless. It’s important to remember thatRead more

Goodness is catching–and it doesn’t take extraordinary heroics to trigger it. Simple human kindness—a teen stopping to shovel an elderly woman’s walk; someone helping a blind person cross the street; a community rallying behind a family in need—can be enough to open our hearts and inspire us to help others.1 The act of kindness canRead more

What? Men don’t get depressed? Of course we do, but we tend to hide it well.1 Men tend to deal with depression differently than women and may show different signs that they are depressed. Depression is often a hidden problem with men, since many men tend to suffer in silence, rather than talking about theirRead more

As the school year winds down, the freedom of lazy summer days beckon. Weeks – perhaps months – on end to laze and play and generally take a break from the academic pressure of the school year. But a total break isn’t always appropriate for every child. For some kids, summer break can really meanRead more

If you’re having a challenging time coping with infertility, you’re definitely not alone. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with major illnesses such as cancer or chronic pain. As if the stress from having infertility challenges was not enough well meaning familyRead more

Don’t let the holidays become something you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression that can descend during the holidays. Learn to recognize your holiday triggers, such as financial pressures, children “gimmies” (I want x, I want y, gimmie that toy!”) or personal demands, so you can combat them before they leadRead more