Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by knordal
When any form of catastrophe strikes—from household fires to major earthquakes—people are often bombarded with images of grief. We know that loss, while distressing and upsetting, is a natural part of life. But when it hits us unexpectedly, we can be overcome by shock and confusion, leading to prolonged periods of sadness. How any one [...]
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Posted on March 15th, 2011 by cebberwein
I recently said some things to people in a meeting that I wanted to take back as soon as I heard the words leave my lips. In the days following that meeting, I felt guilty about it. Over and over, I imagined choosing a different path and having a different outcome. Of course, I couldn’t [...]
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Posted on December 14th, 2010 by educharme
Holiday cheer…or is it holiday fear? While many of us are eagerly awaiting the arrival of family to help celebrate the holiday season, many are dreading the same event. I have heard patients and friends talk about ways to avoid being with certain relatives who they know will be rude, obnoxious, drunk, or all of [...]
Filed under: Lifestyle & Behaviors, Parenting, Stress | 4 Comments »
