Many teachers find themselves challenged by the dynamics of the relationship between administration, parents and themselves. The Fear Equation is an insightful article that describes the psychological issues any teacher brings into the arena of the school conference and offers useful coping strategies. It also describes the psychological issues that parents bring into the relationship, […]
Sun, September 20 2009 » Teachers » Comments Off on The Fear Equation: Solving a Complex Parent-Teacher Problem
I’ve been concerned about the guilt people feel these days about the stress they experience. This guilt leads to more stress. less self-efficacy, and diminished self-esteem. These Newsweek articles offer a more balanced perspective about stress. Click here to read the articles.
Sun, September 13 2009 » Stress » Comments Off on Stress May Not be Bad for You
Some anti-depressants decrease the effectiveness of the anti-cancer drug tamoxifen. Click here to learn more
Sat, August 29 2009 » Other » Comments Off on Tamoxifen and anti-depressants
Driving bargains: AARP members can receive discounts from six major car rental companies. Visit: www.aarp.com/carrentals
Sun, August 9 2009 » Consumer Advocacy » Comments Off on Car Rental Discounts
Common themes in my practice are the high cost of funerals and the victimization people feel when arranging for burial/funeral services. Click here to read a Newsweek article that sheds light on the topic. It talks about a local (Seattle area) resource (Barton Family Funeral Service) for low cost arrangements. I can personally recommend Solie […]
Sun, April 12 2009 » Consumer Advocacy » Comments Off on Funeral Costs and Resources
Quieting the “limbic system”, the emotional part of the brain is useful in conquering any habits linked to emotional triggers. Twenty minutes of meditation twice a day has been the standard prescription for accomplishing this calming effect. I find that most people have been unable/unwilling to carve this much time out of their day. Plus, […]
Sun, March 15 2009 » Stress » Comments Off on Quieting Reflex
The AARP magazine can be a trough of useful information. Did you ever want to drive accross the country in someone else’s car? Click here to find out how. This article also lists websites that help travellers find air fare bargains. Evidently, yapta.com helps you get a refund on an already purchased ticket whose price […]
Sun, March 15 2009 » Consumer Advocacy » Comments Off on Travel Bargains
Do you ever want to call the fire or police departments without dialing 911 because the situation is not an emergency? Here is a list of phone numbers for local police and fire departments, as well as for common medical resources and hotlines.
Sun, January 4 2009 » Other » Comments Off on Snohomish County Resources
“Wellness Coaching” is a relatively new phenomenon. However, it piggybacks on the idea that therapists have known for years: Many people achieve difficult changes more effectively when done in relationship to another person. This article describes one woman’s experience working with a life coach, making small changes over time that are long lasting. For a […]
Thu, January 1 2009 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on How to Get a Leg Up for Fitness
Research has now shown what our grandmothers knew: “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”. This Newsweek article summarizes Amy Sutherlan’s book “What Shamu taught me about Life, Love, and Marriage”. The idea that you can help those around you more easily do what you would like by moving towards the positive […]
Thu, January 1 2009 » Relatioinships » Comments Off on "How to Train a Husband"