Stories of sexual abuse have been flooding social and mainstream media since the alleged sexual assaults of Harvey Weinstein. They come from all types of workplaces including offices, government, motion pictures, television, the recording...
Read moreHurricane Irma Aftermath
Stay strong Florida. I’m hoping everyone survived the hurricane with minimal damage. Reports are of that and power outages. I will likely return to the office on Thursday. Go to http://ow.ly/3HEn30f3fC for reputable organizations to...
Read moreHurricane Harvey Disaster Distress
According to the American Psychological Association, there are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well-being and a sense of control in the wake of the hurricane or other traumatic experience, including the following...
Read moreManage Fear
The events of the past weekend have caused many people to fear. Do you not let the fear take over. Here are some simple things to do to manage that fear Take 10 deep breaths Focus on solutions Turn off the TV and/or social media Talk to a friend...
Read moreIs Work Stressing You Out?
Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. In the short-term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline or to fulfill a...
Read moreHow Do You Cope When You Have a Brain Tumor and Your Mother Does Too?
What do you do when faced with devastating news? Maria Menounos announced today that she has a benign tumor the size of a golf ball in her head. The tumor is in a place next to crucial facial nerves and an area that controls her hearing. At the...
Read moreWhat Can We Learn from the Cleveland Shooter
Certainly, it is sad, horrific, and scary that we have come to an age where people commit acts of violence on social media. Even more disturbing is the higher incidence of mass killings and physical violence. Fortunately, Facebook had just put a...
Read moreDoes Your Shrink Have a Therapy Dog?
Would you be more likely to attend therapy sessions with a therapy dog? I have one, but she does not come to work every day. She works with me both at the office and when I visit nursing homes. In nursing homes, touch and...
Read moreSpeaker Series for NAMI in Venice
Topic: Anxiety – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Time: Jan 26 at 7 pm NAMI of Venice on Shamrock Road
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