Life is stressful. From health and safety worries to balancing work and family, we have a lot on our plates.” What I hear from my clients the most is that it’s hard to turn off their minds. They’re constantly going, which prevents them from relaxing,” says psychologist Susan Albers, PsyD. “But we need to think of relaxing not as a stopping point, but as a necessary …more
The Creativity of ADHD
June 29th, 2020 - By Melisa in Information on ADD/ADHDBut ADHD may also bring with it an advantage: the ability to think more creatively. Three aspects of creative cognition are divergent thinking, conceptual expansion and overcoming knowledge constraints. Read full article: Pocket, “The Creativity of ADHD.”
HOW TO FIND JOY IN AN UNCONVENTIONAL SUMMER
June 17th, 2020 - By Melisa in UncategorizedThough it may seem trivial in the face of the momentous challenges we face right now (and some of you have told me that you may feel guilty experiencing joy when others are struggling), moments of joy provide a necessary rest — physically, emotionally, and mentally — making us more resilient over the long term. And summer, even an unconventional one like this one, offers …more
7 Ways to Change Negative Self-Talk
June 4th, 2020 - By Melisa in UncategorizedLet me be the first to tell you that there’s nothing wrong with you. You may have some patterns to unlearn, some self-love to embrace, and some new behaviors to embody, but seriously, there’s nothing wrong with you. If you want to change your negative self-talk, you’ve got to first understand where it comes from. Read full article: Mark’s Daily Apple, “7 Ways to Change Negative …more
Covid-19 Testing Options
May 6th, 2020 - By Melisa in UncategorizedSEVERAL TESTING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM MOLECULAR PCR NASAL SWAB TESTING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19: Read full article: Helios, “Covid-19 Testing Options”
Why some kids are happier right now, and other unexpected effects of quarantine
April 29th, 2020 - By Melisa in Uncategorized(CNN) — Like most parents, Seagal Hagege, a mom of three in Irvine, California, wasn’t exactly looking forward to sheltering in place. Together all day? In one house? How would the kids respond? Much better than she could have ever imagined, it turns out. Over the course of the past month, she said her kids, ages 8, 7 and 4, have become better behaved, kinder to …more
Stoicism and Tigers who come to Tea
April 13th, 2020 - By Melisa in AnxietyChildren spend a lot of time worrying: that there may be a crocodile under the bed, that a gigantic cat may take them away in the night, that a flood might sweep away their home. When they seek comfort in the early hours from the terrors of their dreams, they tell us of having imagined being buried alive, of being chased by dogs down underground …more
Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected
April 7th, 2020 - By Melisa in UncategorizedSteven Hickman, Psy.D., executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, offers this timely perspective on managing our new virtual reality. Read full article: Mindful, “Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected”
Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home
March 31st, 2020 - By Melisa in UncategorizedParents, right off the bat, let me say that there is no right way to be feeling about the current situation. Relief, anxiety, excitement, dread are all normal. We’re all figuring this out as we go along and doing the best we can. Virtual high-five! This is not a homeschooling post per se. This is about the importance of play as learning, and letting our kids …more
Meditation in an Emergency
March 21st, 2020 - By Melisa in Anxiety, UncategorizedListen to full podcast: Waking Up by Sam Harris, “Meditation in an Emergency”
