Over the past ten years the word mindfulness has enjoyed tremendous popularity, the popularity sadly is not equalled by an understanding of what the phrase means. “Mindfulness as a psychological concept is the focusing of attention and awareness, based on … Continue reading
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It is a rare occasion for me to get into a chat with a fifty something year old person and not eventually arrive at the topic of caring for aging parents. The conversations vary, feeling blessed to have healthy parents, … Continue reading
Over the years I have been touched by the profound experiences adoptees have There are so many roads to travel, often without the support of knowing where you belong, to whom you belong. Not looking like anyone, not feeling apart of your … Continue reading
The automatic response to depression and anxiety is to think about seeing your physician and getting a prescription for an anti-depressant. There are a few problems with this plan. First, most physicians are not trained in psychiatry and will not do an … Continue reading
Monday morning ever find you low on enthusiasm? Here you are self employed, generally a good thing but some days you feel the weight of all the decisions on your shoulders. Having your own business entails enormous responsibility, strength and … Continue reading