Blog Category: Successful Practices
Thank You, Maui: A Relaxation-Gratitude Exercise

Here’s an appreciation-enhancing tool that I use with patients, a relaxation-gratitude mash-up I call: Thank You, Maui. It uses the stress management technique of visual imagery, with a focus on a location you are thankful for. The environment you imagine can be anywhere you find peaceful and pleasant. Somewhere you are grateful for and want … Continue reading Thank You, Maui: A Relaxation-Gratitude Exercise

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Four Stress-Whittling Ways To Stay Connected

The quality of your relationships will radically impact your life.   Dr. Seth Gillihan states in his book Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, “As a general rule, nothing has a bigger impact on our well-being than our closest relationships. Nothing can really compensate for impoverished connections with others, and we can tolerate just about anything … Continue reading Four Stress-Whittling Ways To Stay Connected

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Five Self-Care Strategies For September

It’s September! So, ready or not, it’s: back to school, sunny summertime weather transitioning into crisp autumn air, pumpkin spice everything, and…resuming the hustle and bustle of life that often accompanies this new season. To help you best navigate the increased stress that this September busyness may bring for you and your family, here are … Continue reading Five Self-Care Strategies For September

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