Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
Albert Einstein

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What if I told you your emotional and mental confidence are within your control? What if I told you your thoughts, feelings, and attitudes create your reality and either attract (or repel) the relationships you experience. Are they good? Healthy? What do the people around you reflect back to you? What if you could change your reality by changing your focus and inner confidence? Whether I have the pleasure of meeting you in person or not, I hope you find a gift here to use along your journey! Confidence comes from within, so join me inside… Self-esteem, or self-worth, refers to how you feel about yourself or your value. It develops from experiences that shape how you view yourself. Self-confidence is how you feel about your abilities and can vary across situations. Investing in your self-worth is one of the safest, smartest investments you can make. Confidence is built as you experience success in communication, resilience, and an attitude of abundance. It builds as you think and attract positivity, as you recognize and honor personal boundaries, and as you feel greater comfort in your skin. Confidence comes with a sense of “peace” in feeling balanced and good about the decisions you’re making. From that place, success and great relationships are born. your

Do it scared, Do it ugly, Do it often

This website is not intended to serve as therapy, treatment, or a clinical tool or as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Rather, consider this my thank you for the support and contribution so many have extended in my personal and professional worlds. I am sharing resources as a courtesy for informational purposes only and not in the course of the Psychologist-patient relationship. It is also not intended as a solicitation of clinical services. I hope you find something that helps you along your journey of growth, mood and pain management, supportive outreach, etc. Please use due diligence in assessing the quality of the resources below, as services continually change. Please seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with questions about a medical or mental health condition or for referrals to a trusted mental health professional. In the event of emergency/crisis, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Always remember, it takes courage to ask for help. Regardless of how or why you found yourself here, thank you and welcome!  May you and your loved ones find lasting gifts here. 

If interested in a place for connection, I host Nuggets of Wisdom Quote Share second Wednesday of each month 4:45-6:00pm (Az time), and all are welcome to join us, share a quote or words of wisdom, and connect with other kind, like-minded, positively-oriented people. Contact me at elician@gmail.com to be added to the event email group or RSVP on my Facebook event calendar here. Every month the time and gifts shared there are precious. 

Do it anyway…

The health, texture, and clarity of our skin affect self-esteem, confidence, relationships, etc. Acne and skin irritations seem to have the most debilitating effects on esteem, especially affecting youth. Take my FREE Skincare quiz to see recommended products that might address your skincare wishes and restore skin to its healthiest state. We have products for improving signs of aging, sun damage & discoloration, acne, and sensitivity/irritation. You may also browse by category at www.4anewyou.myrandf.com.

Head over to Physical Confidence page to learn more about how my skin came to look brighter and healthier with less makeup as I aged.

Do these to feel good instead of turning to food, drink, or other unhealthy ways of coping with emotions!Self-Care - do these instead of eating!

  • Healthy Self-Care for Stress Management, Sobriety, and Overall Health: SAFE (Self-Care Activities, Adherence to Behavioral Plan and new Routine, healthy Food Choices, Exercise): SAFE Self-Care
  • Relationship of substance use to sleep: https://www.tuck.com/alcohol-and-sleep/ https://www.tuck.com/addiction-and-sleep/ https://www.tuck.com/non-drug-therapies/
  • Sobriety Maintenance
  • 12 Promises of CODA Program for Recovery from Codependency
  • Poem on Change: AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS
  • Drugabuse.com Resources
  • Treatment4addiction.com Addiction Guide for local resources Drugwatch: An educational health guide with information on medication safety, side effects, device interactions, recalls, & complications.

  • Arizona Smoker’s Helpline: 1-800-55-66-222 ASHLine. Free services in English and Spanish by quit coaches in Arizona, most who are former tobacco users and understand how hard it is to quit and stay quit. In addition to free telephone support, you may create an online WebQuit account and work through activities, set goals, and monitor progress from home 24/7.
  • For Veterans: SmokefreeVET:  A text messaging service available to Veterans quitting smoking. 24/7 support, tips, and encouragement provided to aide in smoking cessation. This is a collaboration between VHA Tobacco & Health and National Cancer Institute’s Tobacco Control Research Branch. Program is based on NCI’s text message smoking cessation program.
  • www.ucanquit2.org: An educational campaign for the U.S. military, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, launched to help U.S. VA-enrolled service members and Veterans quit tobacco. Includes information on tobacco cessation, personalized plan for quitting, personal or public blog, and live online help around-the-clock. Expert coaches available; real-time group chat with a coach, or peer chat with others working to become tobacco-free.
  • Text VET to IQUIT (47848) from their mobile phone.
  • Visit www.smokefree.gov/VET
  • Safety Plan to support sobriety and impulse control


SUPPORT GROUPS: There is only courage in seeking help!

AA: Support groups for help with alcohol abuse. Click here to find a supportive AA group near you. NA: Support for help with addiction to any substance (drug or alcohol). Click here to find an NA support group meeting near you. Al-Anon: Support for family and loved ones of problem drinkers – Click here to find a group support meeting near you. CODA: Co-Dependents Anonymous – Support for anyone wanting to develop healthy, loving, more meaningful relationships. Click here for meetings near you.

  • NotMyKid : Not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving youth and families at-risk for drug abuse, delinquency, early school withdrawal, family dysfunction, teen pregnancy, and other behavioral health problems.
  • Amplif(I) – Partnered with notMYkid to create a voice, look, and feel that would resonate with a youth audience. Delivers powerful and inspirational insight into living a positive life. Offers support and education through the sharing of personal stories.
  • Navigating Learning Disabilities and the Cost for Treatment
  • Children with special needs and are planning a trip to Disney
  • Teens and Domestic Violence
  • Skin health in youth: Acne and skincare concerns can have grave effects on youths’ confidence, self-esteem, mood, and relationships. As a representative for Rodan + Fields Skincare products, I’ve find consumers of the Unblemish and Spotless anti-acne and Soothe sensitivity skincare lines have seen incredible improvements in their skin’s health, resulting in improved confidence and overall mood. It is critical for the lines to be used twice/day over 60 days as directed for clinically-proven results. To see before/after-effects of the results of any of our lines (for reduced appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, acne, or sensitive skin, please follow my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/4anewyou.
    • Please consider my role as a Psychologist does not propose added expertise regarding skincare. I am a happy consumer and representative of the product lines and impressed with what I have seen these products offer. I always encourage consumers to please do your own due diligence and consult with medical providers with any questions regarding specific ingredients. I am happy to answer questions about the ordering process. All products come with a 60-day-empty-bottle-guarantee if not pleased with results. Please start with the skincare quiz here.

 

  • Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired: The mission of the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or otherwise visually impaired, by providing a wide range of services aimed at • Promoting independence, dignity, and full participation in all spheres of life; at home, at work and in the community; • Educating the general public regarding the capabilities and needs of individuals who are blind and visually impaired, while serving as a resource for information about all aspects of dealing with vision loss; and • Facilitating acceptance of individuals who are blind and visually impaired throughout society, while working toward equalization of opportunity.
  • Arizona Talking Book Library/Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped: Provides books, magazines and other library resources in alternate formats for all Arizona residents whose visual or physical disabilities prevent the reading of conventional print materials. – (602) 255-5578 
  • Comprehensive guide to home adaptations for people with disabilities
  • Online Reminder Tools: Aides for those who have a hard time remembering appointments, medications, etc., the following can help as resources for scheduling reminder calls, tracking medications, medications, labs, and other health-related data.
    • Wakerupper: Online telephone reminder system. Tell the program when to call you with a personalized reminder (e.g., for medication administration, appointments, etc.)

If you suspect a current medical or mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

If you are currently having thoughts of suicide or are otherwise in crisis in Arizona, please call EMPACT’s 24 hr crisis hotline at 480-784-1500. You may also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for immediate assistance. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

If you follow my social media pages, you know I LOVE sharing readings from books that have moved me. I figure if something helps me, it might help someone else, and who doesn’t appreciate storytime? That said, I’m often asked for book resources so thought I’d start compiling some of my age-old favorites – I know there are many books I’ve loved that have not yet made it to the list. Hope this gives you a starting point. They don’t all fit under clean categories but I sorted them as best I could as a springboard. Enjoy as you continue to invest in yourself and in others through your development! The healthier you are, the healthier the world us all will be!

Personal Fulfillment/Self-Help

Communication/Relationship Skills

Romance/Relationships

Professional/Career Development

Conquering Shame and Codependency/Upholding Healthy Boundaries

Diversity Sensitivity, Advocacy, Equity, and Inclusion

Coping with Mental Illness

  • On the Other Side: A Brown Girl’s Journey to Find Hope Through Depression
  • Still Alice 

Parenting

Mindfulness/Meditation

Are you willing to invest in others with me?

If so, would you be willing to support the cost of donation for a charity self-care basket with products from my Rodan + Fields Skincare business? If so, please e-mail me or send a donation in the amount of $100 or more to my PayPal (elician@gmail.com) marked “Self-Care Basket Donation). I can either send products to you directly to support your fundraising or I can donate locally on your behalf.

We’re all in this together! 

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