
New Year’s Resolutions and Nutrition
HAPPY NEW YEAR!… PLUS ONE MONTH AND A HANDFUL OF DAYS THE MAGIC OF NEW YEARS When thinking of New Year’s resolutions many of us focus on what we can do to improve our health. Whether we are unhappy with our weight, dealing with a chronic condition,

Pass the Crayons!
According to a recent article in AARP Magazine, “Coloring for adults is not just fun and nostalgic; it’s also good for your health” says clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis. In my practice using therapeutic art practices, I also find that clients report a more relaxed state after their

What is Art Therapy and How Can it Help if I Have Depression or Anxiety Symptoms?
The American Art Therapy Association describes art therapy as “a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.” It is based on the belief that the creative process involved

Compliments that Stick!
We all know that our speech affects our kids. Obviously, If we constantly told kids that they are dumb or clumsy, we would disrupt their ability to gain confidence and ultimately they could grow to be more “dumb or clumsy”, not reaching their potential. So we

Dealing with Stress
Most people know the feeling…Stress. The supervisor had an unrealistic deadline and the coworker teaming with you on the project is out sick… again. The file was deleted accidentally on the computer during the recent update. The shipment came in late and didn’t have the most important