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August 23, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu

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Afternoon Dance Party Anyone?

August 23, 2013 08:15 by Cindy Marie Hosszu  [About the Author]

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Why Do I feel so tired? It is finally Friday! We are energized and eager to get that inbox emptied just in time for the weekend. Until that three o’clock crash hits us like a heat wave in the desert. Why is it that most people get so sleepy between two and four o’clock each day? We eat right, we love our jobs, and we want to be attentive and aware until that clock strikes five, but... [More]

August 21, 2013
by Ashley Marie

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The Ultimate Match: The Male vs. the Female Brain

August 21, 2013 17:00 by Ashley Marie  [About the Author]

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM Our world has been shaped by the brilliance of both male and female minds. Notable men include Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sigmund Freud. And notable women include Charlotte Brontë, Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Walters, and Caroline Herschel. However, it remains a relatively taboo question to ask whether there are differences between the male and... [More]

August 21, 2013
by Sheila Hutchinson, M.Ed.

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The Power Of The Dream

August 21, 2013 16:12 by Sheila Hutchinson, M.Ed.  [About the Author]

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Elizabeth’s Story I have known Elizabeth for a number of years. Outwardly she gives the impression of being a very quiet, gentle and passive woman. I had never heard her disagree with anyone. She is generous, fair minded and loving towards everyone. She approached me a while back as she was receiving disturbing dreams and felt that her whole life was being shaken. She was experiencing a hi... [More]

August 20, 2013
by April Eldemire, LMFT

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Where’s the Love Gone? And How to Fall Back in Love All Over Again

August 20, 2013 16:06 by April Eldemire, LMFT  [About the Author]

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Where's the Love Gone? You don't know when it dawned on you that you and your partner were at odds with each other, avoiding the cues and rationalizing the disagreements, but at some point you realized, "Life is not so peachy any more." The peach days were vibrant- full of sweet exchanges, soft touches and loving gestures. You swore to yourself that there would never come a day when her touch woul... [More]

August 19, 2013
by Ashley Marie

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The Grinch that Stole the Back-to-School Season

August 19, 2013 11:00 by Ashley Marie  [About the Author]

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Bullying is a concern for parents, teachers, and children. And this challenge is becoming evermore complex as traditional bullying behaviours are taking new forms on the Internet. School will be in session again. Mothers are scanning flyers from department stores to snatch the latest deal on school supplies. Fathers are planning their morning and afternoon pick-up and drop-off schedules. Girls ... [More]

August 17, 2013
by Ashley Marie

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Back to School Series: Are you Ready?

August 17, 2013 09:00 by Ashley Marie  [About the Author]

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Students, parents, and professors are gearing up for the start of another academic year. And so should you. Therapists should pay special attention to the emotional and psychological stresses of academic life. Recent studies suggest that approximately half of American students experience depression.[1]Tragically, some become so depressed to the point of committing suicide, which is the second ma... [More]

August 16, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu

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Friday Inspiration: Stop and Smell the Roses

August 16, 2013 08:10 by Cindy Marie Hosszu  [About the Author]

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You think you are good at it but did you know it could be hurting your health... Long day at the office, trying to get piles of work done between meetings and co-worker questions, lunch at your desk as you try to use each minute wisely so that you can rush home, as much as traffic will allow. As you wait in traffic, you try to plan dinner, thinking about what ingredients you have to work with and... [More]

August 11, 2013
by Ashley Marie

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Wednesday Wisdom: Do You Have to Be Mad to Be A Genius?

August 11, 2013 22:21 by Ashley Marie  [About the Author]

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Edgar Allan Poe pointed to an intriguing question: Does the highest form of human genius require a certain level of mental instability? The idea of a mad scientist, a mad artist, or a mad genius is not novel. William Blake’s poetry was made that much more alluring, that much more brilliant by his mental instability. Lord Tennyson’s mood swings unveil an internal struggle between the s... [More]

August 10, 2013
by Cindy Marie Hosszu

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Back To School Series: Stress for Parents

August 10, 2013 06:00 by Cindy Marie Hosszu  [About the Author]

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It is not always just about the kids...back to school help for parents: Back to school time can be very stressful for both children and parents. Parents want their kids to be happy and healthy, and get along well in school. After days of staying up late, sleeping in, and no homework, it can be tough to get back to a routine. Add to that the stress of the $8.5 billion that the United States spe... [More]