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Category Archives: Self care
Getaways And Your Sanity
At this writing, I’m on a C & J express bus to my old stomping ground, New York City, for a weekend with my little sister. I’m a strong believer in short getaways as a way of refueling, particularly if … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Gratitude, Having fun, Marriage, Reflection, Self care
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Right about now, every year I think I should probably pack up my pajamas, grab a cot and move into Home Depot. Come Spring, every free minute gets chewed up by trips to H.D. to get countless bags of … Continue reading
Posted in Life's curveballs, Self care, Setting limits, Stress
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Gone Fishing (Again!)
I’m a very regimented person. I get up at the same time each day, do the morning teeth and face cleanse, make a cup of coffee, balance my accounts, pay some bills, answer my voicemail, check my email, do some … Continue reading
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Staying In The Couplespeak™ Game
As a couples therapist I routinely talk to my clients about the ambiguous road ahead of them in working on repairing and enriching their relationships. The work is generally fraught with uncertainty and likely setbacks, as is the case with … Continue reading
“Surviving and Thriving After Trauma With A Partner’s Support” BlogTalk Radio Show Tonight 2/27 8:30 PM EST
Don’t miss my next BTR episode, “Surviving and Thriving After Trauma With A Partner’s Support” airing tonight, 2/27 8:30 PM EST. I’ll be co-hosting with Michele Rosenthal, PTSD specialist and author of the critically acclaimed PTSD recovery book, Before The World … Continue reading
Tucking In
Have you ever spent a weekend in solitude, tucked in doing various kinds of self care? If not, I’d recommend that you try it sometime, especially if your daily life / work involves intense contact with lots of people, (like … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Reflection, Self care, Stress
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Exciting News! My new book is out: “Become Relationship Smart Without A Lifetime Of Therapy”
I am delighted to announce that FINALLY my new workbook, “Become Relationship Smart Without A Lifetime of Therapy” has been published and is available as a paperback on Amazon! It’s a goldmine of tools and skills necessary for you to do better … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Marriage, Mindfulness, Resources, self awareness, Self care
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“Be A Better Partner With Self Awareness” BlogTalk Radio Episode Wednesday, Jan. 30th 8 PM
Tune into my BlogTalk Radio show, “Be A Better Partner With Self Awareness,” Wednesday, January 30th at 8:30 PM EST. Call in toll-free 877-497-9046 to just listen or join me live on the air. In this episode I’ll explore the issue … Continue reading
Down With The Flu
This photo tells it all. It’s the way I’ve been feeling for the last two days, and that, even after a Flu shot! What a shame with such grand plans for a weekend x-country skiing on an idyllic farm in … Continue reading
Posted in Asking for support, Help, Life's curveballs, Self care
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Rescheduled BlogTalk Radio Episode, “My Five Point Plan For Surviving and Thriving During The Holidays.”
Don’t miss “My Five Point Plan For Surviving and Thriving During the Holidays” episode! Due to faulty audio it was rescheduled from last month, but is being re-aired just in time for the rest of the holiday season. Call in toll-free at 877-497-9046 … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life's curveballs, Self care, Strategizing, Tools
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“Staying Positive While Looking For Work” BlogTalk Radio episode!
Newsflash! On Wednesday, October 17th at 8:30 PM EST I’ll be doing a BlogTalk Radio episode about this very vital and timely topic. My co-host will be Laura Rivchun, a career coach and mentor from New York City, who will … Continue reading
Posted in Courage, Depression, Life's curveballs, Mindfulness, Programs, Self care, Self talk, Self trust, Stress
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Olympic Effort In Everyday Life
For the past several days I’ve been glued to the Olympics on TV, along with millions of other people all over the world. My husband and I have been cheering and shrieking at the displays of courage, endurance, grace, … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Courage, Self care, Self talk
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