Mindful Eating

So with most of the country at home and out of routine, snacking is probably at an all time high. I decided to pull out a 2015 throwback from an Ask Dr RJ advice column to give us all some guidance: Dear Dr RJ, I have been trying to lose weight for a long time […]

Combat Anxiety about Current Events

With so much going on in our nation and around the world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and obsessed with the news. In fact one news outlet reported that Google searches increase for “psychologist” or “therapist near me” every time a political update or update about the coronavirus is shared. Overconsumption of the news can […]

The Cost of Perfectionism

Research suggests that overtime perfectionism has increased, partially due to the “latchkey kid” generation growing up as helicopter parents in response to the subtle (and sometimes obvious) neglect of their own childhood. Think about it, the children of the no seatbelt, smoking in cars, no help with homework, home alone generation now have their own […]

I love analogies….

I love analogies and when I think about wellness, I think about how we are so much like our smartphones. We’re pulled in many different directions each day with all of our apps running at once. We have work, family, friendships, volunteering, and the list goes on. But just like our devices, if we don’t […]

Friendship is Essential to the Soul

Friendship at every age is vital to mental health, emotional soundness, and overall wellness. Friendship can be difficult. It requires mutual respect and is a give and take. It isn’t always 50/50. Sometimes it’s 80/20, when you are weak she is strong and vice versa. Friendship is not what you say. It’s what you do. […]

Understanding Grief

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Death is inevitable and grief is the price we pay for the gift of human connection. Our grief experiences are as individual as our fingerprint. Some grieve  outwardly and expressively while others grieve inwardly and privately. Because grief brings such intense emotions, it can be difficult […]

Mind Over Matter

Would you honestly believe me if I told you that mental health is the driver of your physical health? According to Psychology Today, this is a fact! If you closely examine chemical effects on the mind and body, you will see that your thoughts are the driving force. If your thoughts are pleasant or resilient […]