Are you a Veteran who enjoys (or is willing to try) the therapy of art? For years, I’ve encouraged my patients (especially elderly or medically-compromised patients) to use art as…
I wanted to pass on these wonderful resources shared thru the VA. While incredible resources for Veterans, these resources can also used by non-Veterans anytime. Whether you need to pause…
Tips-for-Staying-Safe-in-the-Arizona-Heat-PDFDownload I hope you find usefulness in the attached tips for staying safe in hot temperatures such as our temps in Arizona! Please note, page two references signs of heat…
Words are so powerful. There are many phrases that are well-intended yet often do more harm than good. Below are a few rules of thumb for communicating more empathically, especially…
Wonder what I mean by "Do It Anyway?" How often do we let fear get in our way of living life fully? How often hvae you thought of walking up to…
Have you considered that social distancing doesn't really have to be socially distanced? Physically distanced? Sure...but the virtual world offers SO many incredible opportunities for social engagement and in fact…
Managing anxiety while awaiting results from a medical scan or exam can be very difficult. Waiting for the unknown can be highly stressful and it's not unusual for our worst…
July 11 / 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Hi everyone! My next workshop on application of skills for meeting others and connecting more effectively will be held through ZOOM Saturday, July 11…
A friend and colleague at work wrote this poem and kindly shared it with me. He graciously extended me the honor of sharing it with you. Thank you Vincent Fricano,…
I know I'm not alone in feeling such a heavy heart over the devastating circumstances that continue to emerge around us both around the COVID-19 pandemic and now racially-heightened tensions,…
Social connectedness is so critical to mental health - check out this great video on how to overcome barriers to connectedness even during quarantine - we need one another for…
I've posted previously on Nonviolent Communication techniques, and if you've ever watched one of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's videos or trainings, you've likely heard him reference jackals and giraffes - any…
One of my favorite concepts in Psychology is The Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman in his world-renowned book. Dr. Chapman identified 5 love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving…
More on Self-Care from the VA Daily Dose: Responders experience stress during a crisis. When stress builds up it can cause: ¨ Burnout – feelings of extreme exhaustion and being overwhelmed.…
Self-care—Could your life be more awesome? Managing stress especially during crisis can be challenging. Hopefully you find some light in the following. Embrace stress - don't avoid it! Although many…
Self-care from the VA: Questions for Increasing Closeness ¨ Identify someone with whom you’d like to become closer. It could be someone you know well or someone you’re just getting to…
Great summary of work engagement vs workaholism from the self-care section of the VA Daily Dose What is work engagement? Work engagement is defined as being committed to your work…
Do you miss dating and companionship since quarantine began? Are you wanting to respect social distancing, but also want to create fond memories and intimate moments with someone you're interested…
Chapter 6 of my book Don't Be A Stranger delineates RBF (Resting Bitch Face) - please note, I did not make this term up! RBF refers to a commonly known…
Do you know HOW to correctly apply your eye cream? After cleansing and toning your face, use your ring finger to gently apply a small amount to the eye area…
Passing on this lovely share from the Phoenix VA on Mindful Movement as Self-care This practice asks you to bring awareness to places in the body where we tend to…
Did you know flirting is NOT just for singles? Forever flirting with your partner will keep your relationship fresh! Flirting is defined online as "social behavior that suggests interest in…
Mindfulness and Relaxation The VA offers many different mindfulness resources for Veterans. These resources can be used anytime. Whether you need to pause to take a deep breath or refocus…
Have you ever noticed how often the story you tell yourself about something affects your thinking? The phrase "Stinkin Thinkin" has been coined the mental health and recovery arenas for…
I often get funny looks when people hear I'm an active Psychologist AND own a skincare business. Well, Most of you would intuitively imagine how important confidence is in his…
