Why we love who we love
Our goal since the moment we gasp our first breath is to connect and attach to the people waiting to care for us. We are quite literally born into relationships and we depend upon those relationships for survival. As infants, we learn very quickly what causes our caregivers to withdraw or worse get upset, even […]
Questions from Quarantine
Questions from Quarantine: A Psychologist Answers Coronavirus. Who would have thought THIS would be the issue we would all be facing – even a few months ago? Recall your list of worries in December – was a global pandemic on the list? I feel like there is a lesson for us all in there somewhere. […]
10 “Panxiety” (Pandemic-Anxiety) Relief Strategies
1. With the down time, start a regular meditation practice. Meditation is one of the most researched and scientifically backed practices to reduce anxiety, depression, and burnout (you name it – there’s research supporting its efficacy on almost everything). There is also evidence that regular practice increases immune function and overall health (e.g. decreasing blood […]
