Moving on after the loss of a loved one can take a long time. During the holidays it’s not uncommon for grief to resurface, leaving us feeling depressed or distant at a time when we’re supposed to be gathering and celebrating. If your loss is more recent, the absence of a loved one may be especially […]
Art as therapy
The artist Edvard Munch, best known for “The Scream,” created a series of expressive paintings throughout his life with titles like “Jealousy,” “Anxiety” and “Melancholy.”“The Scream” was based on a real life hallucination that left him feeling anxious and melancholic (some psychologists believe he had bipolar disorder with psychosis based on his journals). For Munch […]
The Beauty of the Break: How taking breaks can minimize stress and maximize efforts
Spring break is upon us and as many children and their families head off for vacation it is also a time when many of us think “man, I wish I still had a spring break” or “kids have it so good.” Now for most of us who agree with the playful phrase “adulting is hard”, […]
Letting go of control – the good, the bad, the helpful
I have a new favorite word, perfect for someone who tends to be a bit of a “control freak.” I found it on one of those lists of words that have no English equivalent (which I think says a lot about our society), it’s ataraxia, from ancient Greek meaning: a state of serene calmness. Or, […]
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