Yoga is a wonderful tool, not only for teaching us motor balance, but also for helping us with ‘emotional balance’. When we think of yoga, we may think of being in a room full of people on our yoga mats putting ourselves into pretzel formations. Yoga is much more than that, however, and not only … Read more
With the start of a new school year, college freshmen around the country have been attending workshops on safety, including how to protect themselves from unwanted sexual behaviors. Some of these lessons involve fundamental self-defense and common sense, some involve admonitions against excessive drinking and drug use, and some focus on helping potential victims avoid … Read more
I read a recent Huffington Post article called “The Habits of Supremely Happy People” by Kate Bratskeir, which pulls together some of the most current and exciting news in the world of positive psychology research. Martin Seligman founded the field of positive psychology, which is the branch of psychology devoted to furthering the study of … Read more
Ahhhh, summer.…I can almost hear the collective sighs from adults and children alike as we anticipate the freedom and fun that await us in the coming months. For many of us, summer represents a (slightly) slower pace, more vacations, and time to relax and recharge. However, summer can also be an important time to maintain … Read more
Play therapy has long been viewed as an effective and helpful form of child treatment. “Why play?,” is a question I am sometimes asked. The main reason play therapy has proven so useful with children is that they have not yet developed many of the verbal and abstract reasoning skills necessary to articulate their feelings, … Read more
Ah, the financial cliff. In this period of great economic uncertainty, when we are forced to come nose to nose with overspending that now must be cut. I’ve been watching our country and its reaction to this cliff and it has surprised me—America has maintained a high-spirited attitude of cautious optimism. I’ve been reflecting on … Read more
There are few things as frustrating as not being able to fall asleep. As an activity, sleep is right up there with eating and breathing. Sleep is vital for all living beings. When we sleep we grow, we heal, we consolidate memories, and we rest. If we are sleep-deprived, we can have trouble focusing, remembering, … Read more
Many of us were glued to our television sets this summer watching the Olympic gymnastic competitions. We sat in awe of the athletes’ graceful movements on the balance beam and envied their talent and opportunity. While we may never be Olympic competitors, we can learn to balance “Olympic-style” in our daily lives. With the start … Read more
“They are trying to grow up too fast!” is a complaint that we often hear from parents about their young teenagers. Parents often end up in our offices because their efforts to make and enforce rules with their teens have backfired, and everyone is unhappy. While parents are generally just trying to keep their adolescents … Read more
Find it hard to say no? You’re not alone. At one time or another, we all fall victim to our own ill-defined limits. Whether it is something small, such as lending something that is not returned right away, or something more serious, such as inappropriate remarks from a peer, asserting boundaries can be tricky. That … Read more
