Managing Holiday Stress How do you manage holiday stress? Holidays signify family togetherness. We envision warm, loving, happy people connecting in special ways…except when it is not so warm and fuzzy. What goes wrong? What are your expectations? If you… Read More »Managing Holiday Stress
Balancing of Life Amidst Fear Do you feel paralyzed with fear of COVID? Like me, you probably know people who seem paralyzed with fear over COVID and new strains of the virus. As a psychologist, this becomes a topic of… Read More »Balancing of Life Amidst Fear
And Social Isolation Continues Previously, I wrote an article entitled: How to Combat Isolation During Coronavirus. I began that “I like to think that out of adversity, we can create positives—whether more family time, quiet time, going outdoors, being creative.”… Read More »And Social Isolation Continues
Stressed or Anxious? “I’m so stressed!” is a pretty common statement – especially these days. But what do we mean by stress? Is there such a thing as good stress? Between the pace of modern life and extra complications, feeling… Read More »Stressed or Anxious?
Children and Screen Time – How Much Is Too Much? During the Coronavirus Pandemic, parents are trying to figure out how much screen time children should be using while at home. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent… Read More »Children and Screen Time – How Much Is Too Much?
How to Combat Isolation During Coronavirus I like to think that out of adversity, we can create positives—whether more family time, quiet time, going outdoors, being creative. Practicing good hygiene and social distancing are ways we can feel proactive in… Read More »How to Combat Isolation During Coronavirus
Handling Emotions What does handling emotions really mean? Some people think it is important to have a stiff upper lip—be stoic—be brave. Some people think coping with emotions means to never cry or be angry or be worried or… Read More »Handling Emotions
Can We Talk? The Psychology of Communication. Published in the Desert Health News: May-June Do you struggle to be understood, yet often feel misunderstood? Communication is a basic skill, yet there are some subtle nuances that can raise your odds… Read More »Can We Talk? The Psychology of Communication.
Coping with Financial Stress During the Holidays “Bah Humbug” When finances are limited, it is understandable to feel saddened that holidays are celebrated differently than you had hoped. Your traditions may be sacrificed. Wrapped presents may be sparse. Your self-esteem… Read More »Coping with Financial Stress During the Holidays
Desert Health News Article This is an excerpt from an article I had published in The Desert Health News: Anxiety is described as worries of academic challenges, whether they will be liked, and uncertainty about their teacher’s temperament. When anxiety… Read More »Desert Health News Article