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I’m sending out this video to help with difficult feelings you might be having during the coronavirus crisis. I hope this is helpful to you.

Stress and the Coronavirus. Happy Monday everyone, hope you are all surviving these trying times. Anxiety is normal and can help us be more attentive to the things we must do. With COVID 19 upon us we are more aware of handwashing, social distancing, etc. These are good things. Unfortunately when we start to experience prolonged anxiety we may notice more troubling reactions such as increased anxiety, agitation, or feelings of depression or hopelessness. Here are 10 methods I...Continue reading

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My colleague wrote this article, it is so important in this age of dieting, weight, and kids anxiety. We are giving children terrible messages about their bodies and the importance of weight. This can create significant self-esteem issues and responses such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders to name a few. If you have children in your life you’ll be glad you read this. https://benourished.activehosted.com/index.php

The holidays can be difficult...even sitting around the Thanksgiving table with your family can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to create a positive experience. -If there is a family member who tends to drink too much and disrupt things, don’t serve alcohol at the dinner. - Don’t hesitate to ask that there be no political discussions at dinner or afterwards. - Ask that everyone state something for which they are thankful or for whom they are thankful. Hopefully this will ...set a positive tone. - If discussions get heated, ask simple questions such as have you thought about going on vacation next year? Use polite conversation to distract from the tension. -The use of humor is a godsend. If a little tension starts you can laugh and say well it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a scuffle, and then quickly change the subject. -Holidays can also be beautiful warm experience. Go in with a positive attitude and a determination to enjoy the moments with those you love. See more