Seven Steps to a Self-Care Diet

Elisha Goldstein, PhD, lists seven steps to developing a program of self-care. 1. Start your morning by thinking of five things for which you are grateful. 2. Practice mindful eating for a few minutes in the morning.3. Practice… Read More

3 Steps to Take When You Are Embraced by Grief

Marla (not her real name) was sobbing, again. After holding in her feelings for two days, she could not contain her sadness any longer. Within the last two years she has attended three funerals. First to die was… Read More

Is PTSD Running Or Ruining Your Life? 6 Self Help Ideas for Treatment of Trauma

John (not his real name) loved his wife and enjoyed their physical intimacy, as long as he was in control. As their relationship deepened, his wife also wanted to initiate sex. This terrified John and whenever she came… Read More

How to Know Trauma When You See It

The woman loved to window shop, but something wasn’t right. The green coat on the manikin had caught her attention. Without understanding why, she suddenly gasped for breath, felt light-headed and her heart pounded wildly. At home, she… Read More