Relapse is a real concern for anyone in recovery during the holidays. Drinking and going to parties are part of the holiday celebration for many people and often expected at social occasions. [...]
Anxious with all you have to do? The holidays are upon us and that wonderful time of the year can lead to stress and holiday anxiety! You run from one event to another, grabbing cookies, [...]
Family and holidays just go together, right? Not all of you agree and that Caribbean escape looks tempting right now! Unfortunately, not all families function like a Hallmark movie experience. [...]
It is the time of the year we are supposed to feel joyful and excited, yet so many of us may feel overwhelmed, dreading all the planning of the holiday, and do not like the person we become [...]
On a recent trip to Palm Springs, I was taken aback by how much cannabis was promoted in the shopping area of the town. Dispensaries were everywhere and looked like high-end retail shops. [...]
There is always one toxic coworker that makes you crazy. It doesn’t seem to matter where you work. It could be that guy who always takes credit for other peoples’ work or goes [...]
Emotional intelligence (EI) involves your ability to recognize, understand and mange your emotions. It is a type of intelligence you want to grow in order to become more [...]
We hear a lot today about the mind-body connections. How we think impacts how we feel. How we feel impacts how we think. The process involves controlling neurochemical transmissions in the [...]
Chronic pain is the primary reason Americans are on disability. One of the main treatments for pain has been opioid medications. But opioids have the potential for abuse and addiction. [...]
The title of an article in The Atlantic caught my eye a few weeks ago, “Gossiping is good?” When I read the title I immediately thought of the biblical admonition to not gossip. [...]