by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. I just got back from the dentist 3 ½ years after posting this original blog (sigh, and lower head in shame). When I called, the receptionist asked for my name and she punched it into
by Rosina Pzena, M.S. Something we often distresses ourselves about – whether we become angry, depressed, or another unhealthy negative emotion – is when other people point out one of our flaws, even when they are being 100% accurate. Most
by Johna Hansen, LCSW There is a scene in the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where Indiana Jones is hanging from a cliff being held only by his father’s hand. On a ledge, just a few feet away
by Raymond Moody, M.A. I know I am loud and I am no stranger to the use of profanity. I am often reminded of my choice of words when I visit my family and friends who have children at the
by Carly Mayer, M.S. We are all imperfect since we all have flaws and can benefit from improvements. There is no single version of perfect and thus, none of us are. So how come so many people are striving for
by Raymond Moody, M.A. Do you ever get phone calls from an unknown number and cringe because you know it is probably a person on the other line trying to sell you some exclusive vacation deal? I get those calls
by Johna Hansen, L.C.S.W. I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say “hello”, “goodbye”! I’m late! I’m late! I’m late! Do you know these lyrics from the song in Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” sung by
by Rosina Pzena, M.S. I think we have all noticed that the weather has been very unstable lately. Freezing and snowing one day, and then a few days later sunny and 60+ degrees Fahrenheit, then back to cold and rain.
by Raymond Moody, M.A. Sometimes we are fortunate enough that we have multiple appealing options to choose from. We may look at the dessert menu and see that two of our favorite desserts are listed. We may be invited to
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. Many of us tend to get angry when those around us, whether family members, roommates, or coworkers behave in a manner of which we disapprove. Whether it be our kids or spouse not cleaning up sufficiently